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And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. (Psalm 78:72) David blew it. It sounded like a good idea. How was he to make good strategic plans if he didn’t know how many men he had? Surely all the other kings knew how many men they had, why shouldn’t … Continue reading The Heart and Hands of a Leader
Fear and trepidation roiled within me as I walked into my first offsite leadership meeting. Nine or ten men in their late 30s to mid-50s, in business-casual attire (what did that even mean for women in the middle of the ‘80s?), stood around talking leisurely. I felt so conspicuous: I was 26 years old, the … Continue reading Living as the Beloved
“Hope International had a purpose-driven and highly engaged culture,” says Peter Greer, CEO. “But I sensed that it was diluting rather than reproducing as we entered a season of accelerated growth. We recognized the importance of culture, but we didn’t know how to accurately gauge it—or move beyond recognition to action. We didn’t know what … Continue reading A Flourishing Workplace
First Corinthians reminds us that our faithful God will not allow us to be tempted by more than we can bear. I trust the Scriptures, but life doesn’t always feel as if this is true. Any Christian leader who has spent more than a few months at the helm has probably encountered this feeling as … Continue reading Leading When Life Is Too Much
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Newt Crenshaw, President and CEO of Young Life. Newt Crenshaw brings extensive experience and faithful commitment to his role at Young Life, leading a global ministry with a presence in over 100 countries. Crenshaw is committed to Young Life’s 80-year mission of reaching young people … Continue reading A Culture of Belonging
Congratulations! You have been chosen as a leader. The announcement has been made. You move into your new office. Now what? If you are lucky you have had a wonderful role model in your leaders, but sadly I have found that is not always the case. Our world looks at leadership as a top down, … Continue reading Influential Leadership
“Management is about coping with complexity. Leadership, by contrast, is about coping with change.” John Kotter Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. (Gal. 5:25) “How good is your company at change?” asked a recent cover article in the Harvard Business Review. This question has haunted me over … Continue reading Adaptive Leadership Skills
The long-term success of all organizations can almost always be traced back to the ability of the leaders in the organization to effectively lead through critical inflection points. This may sound like a bold statement, but over the past 30-plus years in both business and ministry, I’ve come to believe it, because I’ve experienced it … Continue reading Critical Inflection Points
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
One of my favorite sporting events was the 2012 Olympic women’s 4×100 relay in London. The U.S. women crushed a 27-year-old world record. I recently watched a video of that race. Celebrated Olympic sprinter, Allyson Felix, running the second leg, energetically displayed the foundational principles for a good baton pass, and for succession of senior … Continue reading Senior Leader Succession
