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Leadership
Have you ever sought anything wholeheartedly? Not casually, not on and off, not halfheartedly, not even like it really mattered but not enough to give up something you thought was better. WHOLE-heartedly—as in, “I won’t rest until I find/achieve/gain…!” (whatever… Continue Reading →
In a world where many believe that graciousness is too “soft” for leaders, I’m here to tell you the opposite— Gracious leaders are loved leaders. Loved leaders are FOLLOWED leaders. If no one is following, we’re not leading. Sure, we… Continue Reading →
Good leaders are able to mobilize their team to get the jobs done. Great leaders do that while creating an environment of psychological safety and trust. Without this, no one will take the risk of speaking up. If no one… Continue Reading →
ALL IT TAKES TO TURN A NEGATIVE “BEFORE” INTO A POSITIVE “AFTER” IS SOMETHING LIFE-GIVING Take this plant, for example– classic “Before” and “After” situation– –Droopy and woebegone before… –Perked up and cheery-looking after What made the difference? WATER! Good… Continue Reading →
Some time ago I made a “scientific” discovery: The rate of change and forward movement is directly related to the level of motivation. While this may not qualify as a law of physics, it does apply to human and animal… Continue Reading →
This past weekend several women and two trail guides explored the vast riches of the Shining Rock Wilderness Area in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. The weather was ideal, mild temperatures with low humidity and cool nights for… Continue Reading →
Trust the Lord, it’s in His hands! I can imagine some people’s response– “That sounds great, but in the meantime, what’s my responsibility and what can, or should I do?” Especially if you’re a leader, and people are depending on… Continue Reading →
It’s so easy for our own selfishness and pride to get in the way of someone else’s selfishness and pride, and when they cross, it produces friction. Especially when both refuse to budge. In relational “science”, we could call this… Continue Reading →
We’ve all heard the expression, “Work smarter, not harder.” Of course this doesn’t mean be as lazy as we can get away with being. That would develop a bad attitude and work ethic in general. It would also not sit… Continue Reading →
IF WE WANT PEOPLE TO GET CLOSE TO US, WE HAVE TO BE APPROACHABLE! Does this house look welcoming? What do you think it says about the people who live there? We often walk past here, and for 3 years,… Continue Reading →
Lately I’ve been hearing often from people who tell me “he/she/they don’t understand!” That’s frustrating! Sometimes it’s their husband or wife. Or their kids. Or their parents. Or even a co-worker. Always, it’s someone who matters. We need these people… Continue Reading →
As with many other churches, what started as a major adjustment has become a tool for broader reach—live-streaming services. The only drawback we can see is people who substitute this for coming in person but prefer to stay home because… Continue Reading →
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Beginning is half done.” But how do you get yourself to begin when it seems so overwhelming? Thoughts like, “It’s way too much for me!”, or “I can never finish, so why even start?!”, come… Continue Reading →
Back in Girl-Scout days we used to sing a song that started with, “I know an old lady who swallowed a fly…” Doesn’t sound very pleasant, does it? But wait, it gets worse! It goes on to state, “I know… Continue Reading →
The best leaders are those who decide to decide– and do it! If leaders don’t decide, followers have nothing to follow, which means the leader will no longer be leading. Indecision is a decision. If we don’t keep going, turn… Continue Reading →
