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…
So you’re frustrated in your job, ministry or organization. In my last post, I argued that many people leave their jobs for the wrong reasons. In fact, I think many people leave before their critical breakthrough. And I strongly believe…
According to Forbes Magazine, the average worker in the marketplace spends 4.4 years in a job. The average millennial spends less than half that at a job, moving on after less than three years. While studies vary, the tenure of senior…
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…
My guess is that, like me, you want to accomplish more this year than last year, not less. I think the challenge with New Year’s resolve is that we overfocus on the what and the why, at the expense…
This post is for all of us who ‘work’ in ministry. It’s for all of us who are on staff, for elders and for volunteers who work so hard that they might as well pay you. It’s Christmas, and…
Welcome to Change Week on the blog! This is Part 1 of a 5 part blog series on leading change. We’re celebrating the release of my new book Leading Change Without Losing It with a special, limited time 50% discount…
If you’re like me, you wince every time you get negative feedback. I’ve gotten better at it over the years, but there’s something inside me and probably inside you that makes your heart sink at least a little every time…
Integrity is something you desire, but how do you know if you have it? And what exactly is it anyway? Sometimes it’s easiest to think about something out of its immediate context. When something is well-built, we say it…
“But not with my servant Moses. Of all my house, he is the one I trust.” (Numbers 12.7). That’s God speaking, by the way. Most of us spend a lot of time trying to figure out whether we think God…