Why Work-Life Balance is a Trap
Almost everyone you talk to is trying to lead a balanced life. But what if that’s the wrong goal? Don’t get me wrong. I don’t think everyone should work 80 hours a week. But here’s my struggle. I think in…
Carey Nieuwhof
Carey Nieuwhof is a best-selling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, former attorney, and church planter. He hosts one of today’s most influential leadership podcasts, and his online content is accessed by leaders over 1.5 million times a month. He speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change, and personal growth.
3 Essential Ingredients for Every Leader’s Inner Circle
If you’re going to make it in leadership over the long haul, you need a strong inner circle. And that’s exactly what many leaders don’t have. Too many leaders I talk to are isolated, a bit lonely and as a…
21 Ways to Overcome Personal Discouragement
Ever get discouraged as a leader? It’s kind of like asking if you have a pulse. If you’ve led anything for more than a few months, you’ve been discouraged. Progress isn’t happening as fast as you like Or may it…
The ONE Thing that Should Characterize Every Christian Leader
The one thing that should characterize every Christian leader…often doesn’t. I’m hesitant to tell you what it is upfront because you will do what I would be tempted to do…say ‘well of course’ and move on. Who needs another lesson…
8 Reasons Most Churches Never Break the 200 Attendance Mark
This is one of my most-read posts of all time. Times change. I updated the post and the reasons here. In the meantime, enjoy this original post. While social media and even traditional media are still preoccupied with mega churches…
7 Things You Can Learn About Change from the Launch of iOS7
It happens every time Apple launches a new iOS (its basic mobile operating system). People complain. The new design is hard to use. The old icons were better. The colours are weird. It’s ugly. The font is too think Then, inevitably,…
7 Reasons Churches That Want to Reach Unchurched People…Don’t
Almost every leader I know says they want their church to grow. And almost all of them say they want much of that growth to come from people who don’t go to church. But precious few churches see real traction…
5 Personal Insights from a Recovering Control Freak
It’s amazing to me how many leaders I know tell me they struggle with control. When I tell people I have control issues, a surprising number tell me, in hushed tones, that they have the same issue. Then, usually, we…
Why All Future Leaders Will Be Great Conversationalists
Sometimes there’s a revolution going on, and you can sense it, but you can’t quite name it. Almost every leader is caught in one of those moments right now. How you lead—and how you need to lead to be relevant—is…
5 Ways Your Current Success Can Ruin Your Future
Effectiveness. Success. Realizing your dreams. Call it what you want, almost all leaders (and most people) dream of a better day. A burning sense of mission drives most leaders. But what happens when you begin to achieve it? What happens when…
Announcing the Orange Tour 2013…and a Discount for You
One of the things I most love about blogging interacting with you. On that note, this fall I’m going to be in several US cities along with leaders like Reggie Joiner, Bob Goff, Mark Batterson, Jeff Henderson and Doug Fields on the 2013…
Dear Person Who Complains A Lot…About Everything
So my guess is you know someone inside or outside your organization who complains a lot…about everything. I’m sure your inbox has filled up from time to time from this person. I would guess you’ve run a meeting or two…