Christian Leadership Alliance
When an organization considers the term “diversity,” differing dogmas come to mind. One could think of race, ethnicity, gender, culture, age, etc. At the end of the day, we live in an enormously diverse world. While the idea of diversity is not a new concept, many organizations and nonprofits continue to contemplate the value of … Continue reading Welcoming the Wave
Vision, or vision casting, may be one of the most difficult leadership jobs because it calls on a leader to actually envision the future. But ‘seeing the future’ is not easy. One of the metaphors I have used to describe this leadership task is to compare it to driving a bus at night on a … Continue reading Driving in the Blizzard
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
Effective leadership requires intentionality in planning and actions, as well as in times of restoration and renewal. And like communicating, influencing, and supporting, effectively recharging necessitates a multi-directional approach as we lead: Ourselves Our teams Other leaders Recharging Ourselves “It is God the Creator who made limits, and…placed them within us for our protection. We … Continue reading Recharge As You Lead
Stewardship is not for the faint of heart. In the simplest form, good stewardship is about responsibility for all that God has entrusted in our care. For those who lead and steward teams, initiatives, programs, and expansive mission; effective stewardship can be the difference between life and death. Stewarding resources, people and processes well can … Continue reading Successful Executive Stewardship
It’s official. We are in a new normal. Barna calls today’s landscape the Digital Babylon. Unlike ancient Babylon, Digital Babylon is not a physical place but it exists through digital devices where screens disciple the next generation. Are you a leader with a “Blockbuster” brand of leadership while the next generation is growing up in … Continue reading Next Generation Solutions
Leading a faith-based nonprofit organization requires a unique set of circumstances and skills. Competent management skills, effective leadership skills, and a biblically-based spiritual foundation comprise key ingredients to an executive leadership assignment and outcome. To be transformed is yet another thing, beyond effective management and leadership. Personal transformation is a matter of the heart, a … Continue reading Transformational Leaders
Who in the long list of Bible characters, perhaps with the exception of Jesus and Paul, would you nominate for your organization’s Board of Directors? This is not only fun to think about, but it might be an interesting board retreat idea! First on my list would be Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses. What attracts … Continue reading Fostering Sustainability
There’s an old adage commonly attributed to Peter Drucker, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Along with Drucker, other noted consultants, authors, and management gurus have affirmed that one attribute all great organizations share is a unique cultural dynamic which drives their corporate success. But what is culture, and how do we equip our teams to … Continue reading Cultural Clarity
Over the next decade global economic, technological, and social trends will transform how nonprofits fundraise. As ministries develop their next long-term strategic plan, leaders must keep in mind five megatrends which will have significant implications for fundraising: Global Economy: China and India lead a diversified global economy where the U.S. is one of several major … Continue reading Global Megatrends for Philanthropy
