Christian Leadership Alliance
Your job is a temporary position. God’s view of history spans hundreds of generations across all of history. If your vision requires you as the leader to achieve the vision, your vision is too small. In the grand tapestry of God’s design, your role occupies a fleeting moment. His plan uses even the greatest leaders, … Continue reading Passing the Torch
You own a piece of land and intend to build a home. Will you do it by reading and conforming to the natural flow of the land? Or will you force the land to bend to your design? If it is the former, you nestle the building within the land’s contours, disturbing it minimally. You … Continue reading Building for Succession
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
I am privileged to serve mission-centered organizations in my leadership career. While starting strong is important, I discovered that ending well determines the nature of a leader’s legacy. What follows are some strategies I learned from my own transitions, and from others who successfully served God’s purposes in their generation (Acts 13:36). 1. Update Your … Continue reading Ending Well
