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“What do you mean my rating was ‘Does not meet expectations’?” “What do you mean my rating was ‘Does not meet expectations’? I have been receiving excellent reviews for several years now.” It was clear the employee didn’t understand why I had given him the performance rating of which I had just informed him and … Continue reading Ensuring Employee Success
Politics aside, we can all agree that we live in a time of economic uncertainty. This is a time when the need for influential leadership is paramount to organizational growth. Organizational growth only comes from leading teams that get results. Organizational growth only comes from leading teams that get results. Most organizations ebb and flow with … Continue reading Leaders of Influence
In your leadership, do you struggle with insecurity, irritability or being overwhelmed? Do you face toxic relationships, uncertainties or challenges that you are not sure how to address? If you’re reading this magazine, my guess is that you’re likely to believe that, through faith in Jesus, we have the Holy Spirit within us, as a … Continue reading Tapping into the Source
Take a look around. Whether you’re an executive leader at a Fortune 500 company, an unpaid volunteer in the community or the coach of your child’s soccer team, it’s evident that competent, Christ-centered leaders are needed more than ever. It would be easy to assume that in the Christian nonprofit sector, this is a given. … Continue reading Developing Christ-Centered Leaders
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?
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” (Nelson Mandela) If you’re a ministry leader, you likely believe changing the world is possible. You may have dedicated your career to leading your ministry toward finding a way to fund your cause. Yet, the new challenges you face in today’s nonprofit landscape can make the outcome you’re … Continue reading Breakthrough Leadership
With a big smile, Jay stood up, notes in hand, and exclaimed, “OK, thank you. Now I am ready to really go for it! I love having these conversations!” We had just finished a conversation clarifying ministry objectives and individual development goals. I was curious. He’s a highly effective leader, who, from my perspective, already … Continue reading The Development Cycle
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective … Continue reading Growth in Faith and Leadership
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Robby Angle, President and CEO of Trueface. Trueface provides content, relational experiences, and leader development to help people and teams live authentically and experience freedom. Robby loves Trueface because he believes Trueface has created such a unique and effective way for teaching complex biblical principles … Continue reading Growing as Authentic Leaders
BOOKS 1. Grace to Grow: Creating a healthy church in unhealthy times By John K. Jenkins, Sr. (Zondervan, Oct. 17, 2023) Book Overview 2. The 6 Types of Working Genius: A better way to understand your gifts, your frustrations, and your team By Pat Lencioni (Matt Holt, Sept. 27, 2022) Book Overview Listen to Pat Lencioni … Continue reading Books for Summer 2023
