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I wrote recently on what I call the “failure fad” sweeping leadership circles. While we can all learn from failures, there seem to be some who almost...
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The Danger of Boredom in Leaders
Before King David committed adultery with Bathsheba and attempted to cover his sin by murdering her husband, boredom settled into his heart. He was bored the night he was on the roof, bored and looking for something else other than God. Earlier in hi... -
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5 Hidden Habits of Healthy Churches
I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most remarkable churches across the country over the last 10 years. Perhaps one of the greatest honors is that I have witnessed the incredible leadership in these organizations personally. Working so... -
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Does Your Team Suffer From Workload Imbalance?
I love leading teams and navigating all the unique nuances that come with that responsibility. One of these most artful nuances is discerning what is “too much” for the team, or a person on the team, to handle.
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Give Me a Break! (Why You Need Rest Now)
I was talking with a leader recently who is wrestling with exhaustion and fear of burnout. As a leader of a fast-growing nonprofit, she has been running hard for several years. The ministry has amazing momentum and yet she is desperate for a break. T... -
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How to Have Healthy Conflict in Ministry
Eliminate friction!! That’s the goal most of us have when it comes to leading a team, or a church, or a company. But what if friction is actually the key to getting things moving in the right direction. I’m currently in the thick of... -
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7 Things That Get Harder as Your Church Grows
Ever think that growth will solve all your problems? It’s tempting to believe that. I know, because I still fall into that line of thinking unless I stop myself. I’d be the first to admit that I’d rather be part of something that’s growing than... -
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How to Handle Hateful Email
“You have no business being the pastor of our church. All you are interested in is getting your own way and changing all the good things we have going. People are saying you should be fired. I agree with them.”
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Seven Church Signs That Give a Positive Impression
I was recently in a church that had several signs posted about not bringing food or drinks in the worship center. I asked a guest what he thought of the signs. His response was telling: “I think they are telling me they don’t want to clean up my mess... -
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The Top 3 Ways to Burn Out Your Staff
A burned out team blesses and benefits those they are designed to serve less and less because those who are burned out live with muted passion and numb affections. Thus a wise and loving leader shudders at the thought of creating Read more →- Published on
Key Questions to Ask Before You Change Jobs
Leaders, especially ministry leaders, have commonly asked me questions about how to process new jobs/opportunities that come their way. What questions should I ask myself? How do I wrestle with changing jobs? Here are six questions, in no particular...- Published on
Emotionally Intelligent Responses to Critics
So you signed up for leadership, but you didn’t really sign up for all the criticism that came with it, did you? And yet here you are. Criticism is an almost daily staple for most leaders. You get everything from side comments, to direct challe...- Published on
Influence or Interference?
We work hard and play hard on the 12Stone team. We laugh easy and consider sarcasm a spiritual gift. Diane Heller, our senior pastor’s executive assistant, and I were kidding around one day and she said to me, “Hey Dan, get out of the details!” I vol...- Published on
Two Things An Employee Can’t Live Without
There are plenty of reasons to leave a job, and I’m often asked my opinion about that issue based on what some people are facing at work. It might be abusive leaders, incompetence, a lack of trust, or simply a toxic atmosphere...
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How to Be Creative on a Deadline
One of the big reasons I admire athletes is that they have to perform. In front of stadiums filled with people, they have to be excellent on a schedule. To make that happen, they...