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Leadership Articles
The best articles related to Leadership.
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You know that slap on the forehead moment when you realize you overlooked an important detail? Say, in your church-wide campaign or groups launch? Or in a small group leader gathering? Or maybe in your weekly team huddle? Those are the worst, aren...
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6 Big Ways Leaders Can Build Credibility
You cannot walk without legs, and you cannot lead without credibility. Impossible. As credibility increases, so does a leader’s ability to influence and move others in a direction. As credibility diminishes, so does the leader’s ability to accomplish... -
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The Rhythms and Routines That Make People Successful
1. Anyone can start something, but few people finish. Ever started something only to eventually give up or move on to something else? Me, too. And we’re clearly not alone. After his New York Times bestseller Start was published, Jo... -
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Lessons From Pro Quarterbacks on Having a Long Career
Kevin Clark, writing in the Wall Street Journal, pointed out recently just how much change and adaptation Tom Brady and P... -
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5 Suggestions to Attract Young People to Church
I have never met a church which didn’t want to reach young people. Every church sees the value in younger people becoming a an active part of the church. They know the future life of the church depends upon it.
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How to Develop an Appetite for Accountability
Some leaders long for accountability while others seem to shun it. We all need accountability. We all need someone to care for our souls, to remind us of our commitments, and to help us evaluate our development and decisions. Wise leaders receive acc... -
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How to Prevent Holiday Ministry Burnout
Thanksgiving is over and now it’s that sprint before Christmas. During a time of so much to-do’s it’s easy to dance with burn out and find yourself exhausted. But, what if that didn’t have to be the case? During our busiest seasons it’s easy to ge... -
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All Good Leaders Have THIS in Common
It’s difficult to lead well if you can’t follow. The people on your team can sense if you are not personally a good follower. It effects, among other things, how you treat people, talk to people and make decisions. Keep in mind that an unwillin... -
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The Affair Tempting Every Pastor
So could you end up having an affair as a leader—even as a well-intentioned Christian leader? I think the answer is absolutely. Obviously, some leaders have emotional or sexual affairs with people to whom they are not married. As hear... -
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7 Ways a Leader Can Invite Constructive Feedback
I remember an especially hard year as a leader. It was so bad several members of our staff had told me where I was letting them down. So much for having an “open door policy.” The next year I closed the door. Not really, but this was a year whe... -
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How to Help People Discover Their Purpose
The value of coaching is huge in life and in leadership. I have personally gleaned a great deal from coaches that have poured into my leadership journey. But perhaps the greatest coaching I ever received was from a co-worker w...
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The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Churches Make
Every hire is a risk. Every time I have hired someone or have been hired, there was a risk involved. Some argue that proven track records eliminate the risk, but in reality a great history only minimizes the risk. Even when hiring someone who has a p... -
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Have We Made Innovation an Idol?
In ministry, innovation can be a great thing when utilized to reach and serve people. But like all great things, innovation can become an idol—s... -
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10 Hard-Earned Lessons on Burnout
Burnout is almost an epidemic among church leaders today, and it’s increasingly common among business leaders as well. Even young leaders are burning out. No longer is burnout an “I’ve been at this too long” kind of phenomenon. So what happens... -
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Five Ways to Critique Without Crushing
As a leader, you owe it to those you lead to offer them feedback. Without feedback, development is hampered, as people don’t know what actions to repeat and what actions to tweak. Giving encouragement and accolades is not something leaders dread, but...