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May 10, 2015

The Power of Proximity

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Have you ever been passed over simply because you were not around when opportunity came? Don’t feel bad—it’s the power of proximity, and it’s a normal function of organizational life. Those closest to the point leader often find themselves with the...

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May 7, 2015

3 Qualities to Look for When You Build a Team

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Ministry

Do you remember group projects in school? Nothing is harder than learning to work with a team of your peers. It was hard when I was a teenager, and it’s hard now that I’m past middle age. One high school group project in science went particularly...

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May 3, 2015

"How Much Should We Pay Our Pastor?"

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Job Search
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Leadership

This is not for all pastors (though I am sure they will appreciate this). Nor is it for all parishioners (though they may find it interesting). It’s really for the group that sits down to consider a pastor’s salary. Yes that ominous board, committee...

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April 29, 2015

4 Leadership Traits the World Desperately Needs

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Leadership
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Uncategorized

What impact does integrity have on a leader’s performance? Does a leader’s character impact the organization the leader is leading?

According to recent research conducted by KRW International,...

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April 23, 2015

4 Keys to Thriving in a Fast-Paced Work Environment

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Leadership
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Ministry

We’ve all heard it said, “So-and-so is a high-capacity employee.” The first time I heard this in reference to a person, it felt a little impersonal. Clinical, even. It wasn’t until later that I was able to actually assign a definition to it: A h...

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April 17, 2015

3 Types of People Every Leader Should Listen To

Leadership

Several years ago, I found myself in a conversation with a political consultant who has run national campaigns for candidates seeking election. We were on a flight, and he asked about my profession. I tried to explain “executive pastor” to him, and a...

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April 16, 2015

7 Common Elements of a Healthy Team

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Leadership

What fosters team spirit? What makes a healthy team? All of us want that. I would even say, especially leaders. Most of us understand that progress toward a vision is more possible if a healthy team is working together. Also...

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April 14, 2015

26 Random Pieces of Advice for Leaders in Their 20s, 30s or 40s

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Leadership

I may or may not have a big birthday this week. OK … I may. Believe it or not, turning 50 has not been as traumatic as I thought it might be. Actually, it’s been remarkably satisfying and gratitude-inducing. I have so much for which I’m thankful....

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April 9, 2015

3 Reasons Why a Pastor's Job Is a Lot Like a Mechanic's

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Ministry

Mike, a friend of mine that I’ve known for over 25 years, is a mechanic. He has owned his own shop since the '90s, and recently he mentioned how similar his job is to mine. At first I thought he was way off base, until I heard his reasoning. That con...

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April 8, 2015

6 Traits That Make a GREAT Children's Pastor

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Ministry

What makes a great children’s ministry leader? Here’s a non-exhaustive list of some characteristics that immediately come to mind. A great children’s ministry leader: 1. Loves God and acts on that love daily. Seems obvious, but it’...

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April 6, 2015

Leaders: What You Should Be Looking for in a Friend

Leadership

Have you ever said, “It’s lonely at the top?” The pressures and expectations of leadership can easily thrust you into isolation. Yet no matter how good you are, you’re not good enough to lead alone. Yes, you need coaches, consultants, advisors and a...

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April 3, 2015

7 Intangible, Seemingly Unproductive Actions Valuable in Leadership

Leadership

Much of what a leader does can seem unproductive at times. For someone wired for production—progress, checklist completion—even wasted. I’ll admit, even though I know this in my leadership knowledge, I have to discipline myself to practice them som...

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April 2, 2015

Be Careful of the 'Failure Fad'

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Leadership
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Ministry

There’s something happening out there that I’m starting to call a “failure fad.” Social media is being flooded with quotes about how great failing is, and how much it can teach us. Quotes like: “Failure is success if we learn from it,” by Malcolm For...

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March 31, 2015

4 Reasons to Believe in Young Leaders

Leadership

For a long time, I was the young leader. I took my first role on a church staff just before I turned 19. When I moved to Cincinnati to serve as student pastor, I flew into the airport and was too young to rent a car. I moved to Miami to serve as exec...

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March 26, 2015

5 Reasons Leaders Lose Their Nerve When They Need It Most

Leadership

Every leader battles their nerves. By nature, leadership is going to require you to do things that push you past your comfort zone pretty much every day. And in seasons, leadership will push you further than you’ve ever gone. You’re a leader, so yo...

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Leadership Articles

The Power of Proximity

3 Qualities to Look for When You Build a Team

"How Much Should We Pay Our Pastor?"

4 Leadership Traits the World Desperately Needs

4 Keys to Thriving in a Fast-Paced Work Environment

3 Types of People Every Leader Should Listen To

7 Common Elements of a Healthy Team

26 Random Pieces of Advice for Leaders in Their 20s, 30s or 40s

3 Reasons Why a Pastor's Job Is a Lot Like a Mechanic's

6 Traits That Make a GREAT Children's Pastor

Leaders: What You Should Be Looking for in a Friend

7 Intangible, Seemingly Unproductive Actions Valuable in Leadership

Be Careful of the 'Failure Fad'

4 Reasons to Believe in Young Leaders

5 Reasons Leaders Lose Their Nerve When They Need It Most