Christian Leadership Alliance
In my office, I have a peace lily that we saved from my dad’s memorial service more than 14 years ago. This common house plant represents many memories because of the sentimental value it holds. However, this plant has had its share of “trials” over the years. It used to sit in a planter pot … Continue reading Thriving Plants and Thriving Leaders
Three big questions circulate at the center of interactions between leaders and their teams: Why? What? And How? Of these three, Why is the shyest. What and How are noisy by nature, prominent on to-do lists and timecards and boisterously asserting themselves in the midst of other conversations. Why is a wallflower, always waiting for … Continue reading The Power of Purpose
Times of crisis are inevitable! They are sudden and potentially extremely damaging. They evoke fear, triggering extreme emotional responses. For the leader this requires steady, measured responses. Crisis situations can be viewed as a chance to pivot to needed change, a chance to emerge as an organization and to demonstrate God’s hand on the mission. … Continue reading Leading through a Storm
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander for The Salvation Army, USA. They explored together the “Thrive” theme of this edition of Outcomes. Commissioner Hodder is the sixth generation from his family to serve in The Salvation Army. He is a graduate of Harvard College (A.B. … Continue reading Thriving in Such a Time
