Christian Leadership Alliance
Most of us have at times quoted or even misquoted popular sayings about change, such as, “Change is inevitable” or “History repeats itself.” “Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.” However, let us consider a couple of quotes on change appropriate for our moment. These include, “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional,” by … Continue reading Navigating Tempests of Change
You get a phone call, a text comes in, or you finally have some time to sit back and think. No matter the source, you realize that change is upon you. A growth opportunity is starting to take off, a new external challenge threatens your organization, or a critical mistake was made by a member … Continue reading Leading Through the Stages of Transition
We were going to build a lifeboat. The CEO and I knew our seven-store, high-end, retail jewelry chain was experiencing declining sales in the all-important Christmas season of 2007. We knew the bank was worried about our leveraged position and wanted assurances the credit line would be paid off. We knew that some stores would … Continue reading Blindside Transitions
