Christian Leadership Alliance
Matthew 6:33 calls us to “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness.” For Christian nonprofit leaders, this is both an anchor and a challenge. Disciplined innovation offers a way to align creativity and problem-solving with God’s call to steward resources wisely and advance his mission. Dispelling the Myths of Innovation Too often, innovation is misunderstood … Continue reading Disciplined Innovation
Skim the cover stories of Harvard Business Review or Forbes magazine and you’ll quickly find a plethora of articles devoted to the importance of workplace culture and why you as the leader need to be attending to it. The culture of your organization matters. Culture has become the corporate buzzword of the day, and for … Continue reading Culture Building
“Terry! The protesters are at the front door! What should we do?” For a brief second, I thought my executive assistant was joking. But after weathering the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, I was now facing an urgent situation. Homeless activist leaders were protesting outside my administrative office, demanding an immediate meeting to air their grievances. … Continue reading Courageous Influence
Vision is the North Star that motivates people to come alongside and go in a new, ambitious direction. It may be at the highest organization-wide level or for a small team within an organization. Vision can bring sweeping organization transformation or focus on improving a small process that impacts just a handful of people. Many … Continue reading Visionary Leadership
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Prov. 4:23) The heart is an essential organ in the human body circulating life giving blood to ensure one’s vitality and well-being. According to NHSInform, fascinating facts about the heart include: At rest, it beats approximately 60-100 times per minute. It pumps an … Continue reading The Heart of a Leader Matters
The cybersecurity efforts of organizations must continually evolve to adapt to both their changing operations and changing cyber threats. However, constant evolution takes focus and resources, and can feel daunting for many organizations. So, where should you start? Below are some strategies you can embed into your operations to ensure that your cybersecurity efforts evolve … Continue reading Mitigating Cyber Threats
What makes for a catchy nursery rhyme does not play well in fundraising. If your donor materials still echo the tiniest little piggy’s refrain – “we, we, we” – it’s time to sing a different tune that touches hearts. It’s not about you! “People don’t give to our ministries because ‘we’ are so great,” explains … Continue reading It’s Not About You
We see leadership failures regularly, both on the news and in our immediate network. One business leader wrecks a company due to mismanagement; another is fired for mistreatment of staff. A political leader has an affair, a teacher abuses a child, a church leader is fired for embezzlement, etc. In every case, the sordid details … Continue reading The End of Leadership?
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” St. Augustine, Confessions Today, I had lunch with a friend. He is a pastor and has been for a long time. He’s tired. I spoke to a ministry CEO last week. He’s exhausted. Serving God. … Continue reading Rest for Your Soul
“It takes multiple years to build a good reputation and only a few minutes to ruin it.” Warren Buffett “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” (Prov. 21:5) I’ve spent my professional life helping brands of all stripes and sizes navigate change in order to grow. Whether … Continue reading Building an Unstoppable Brand
