If someone was to ask you, what single factor determines your potential as an effective leader more than any other factor, how would you answer it? For years, I would probably have said the answer is ‘competency’. Competency determines capacity.…
I’m a pastor and, I hate to say, I sometimes tell lies. Don’t get me wrong, I hate lying. And I try hard to live a life of integrity. I’m not even good at lying; my wife and kids tell…
Life is emotional. But for those of us in ministry, it feels like it’s even a little more emotional. That’s true even for those of us who think of ourselves as more rational than emotional. Sometimes we get surprised by…
In fact, your weaknesses might make you a better leader. Let me explain. I realize that’s somewhat counter-intuitive. If there’s an adjective that describes what most of us consider to be good leadership, it’s ‘strong.’ Strong leaders effect change and…
Change is one of the most controversial issues in almost any organization. There’s something inside you and me that clings to the status quo, hoping that it will work one more time, even if it hasn’t worked in a long…