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There is an ongoing debate among leaders as to the value of annual reviews. Some insist they are a bureaucratic waste of time. If you want to make a case against providing annual reviews, there is plenty of fodder to bolster your argument. Those who...
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10 Dangerous Church Paradigms I’ve Observed
I’ve been in church all my life. Along the way I’ve seen and observed a lot. Almost all the insight I have into church has come by experience. I have observed, for example, paradigms can often shape a church’s culture. A paradigm in simple terms, is... -
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The 3 Most Undervalued Staff Positions at Your Church
In a recent study conducted by the APA Center for Organizational Excellence located in Washington D.C., nearly 49 percent of all employees believe they are "undervalued" an... -
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8 Axioms of Church Staff Hiring
“I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day you bet on people, not on strategies.” – Larry Bossidy (Retired CEO & Author) One of the facts of leading a growing ministry is that... -
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3 Unique Challenges to Staffing a Church
At first glance, it seems that church staffing should be a piece of cake, or at the very least not that different from hiring in the secular arena. “You love Jesus? We love Jesus! You grew that ministry from 30 to 300? Great! When can you start?”... -
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How to Lead With Influence and Not Control
Let me be honest. I can be a controlling person. It’s part of my character. I know that. I test that way with StrengthsFinders. If no one is taking charge, I’ll take over the room. (And,...
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Draft the Best Players for Your Church Staff Team
I love football (if you know much about me you know that I have an unhealthy obsession with Florida Gator Football) and I love watching the draft. I actually DVRed the first three rounds…and watched them. I caught the highlights of the other four rou... -
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Leaders, There Is Power in Restraint
Ever say something you wish you could take back? Sure. Everyone has. Whether it’s something we regret saying to a spouse, to a child, to a friend or in the workplace to a coworker. Everybody has said something they wish they could go back and say dif... -
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When Is It Time to Give Up?
Business, nonprofit and church leaders across the country invest in new projects every day. The level of risk varies, but one thing is common to all—at some point, the leader needs to mak...
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When You're an UNPOPULAR Leader
Don’t underestimate the significance of whether or not the people you lead like you.
Respect and trust are essential, but without the foundation of a positive relationship, leadership becomes very difficult. Every t... -
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What Motivates Millennial Leaders?
If you have any millennials on your church staff you know that they’re different. And while many traditional church leaders are quick to equate a different approach with being a wrong approach, wise leaders know that different just means different. N... -
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When a Good Pastor Is a Bad Boss
I’ve been working with pastors and those they serve for over three decades. That means two things: I have a lot of experience, and I am old. In the course of three decades, I have seen some pastors thrive and some pastors fail. And I have seen... -
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4 Priority Filter Questions
It’s been 28 weeks since I’ve published a blog. Am I a slacker? Just busy? Am I working in the tyranny of the urgent? Allowing others to transpose their priorities on me? Or is this where my prioritization process lead me? What project have you de... -
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Does Your Staff Have the Right Chemistry?
Greater chemistry leads to better team performance.
Natural chemistry is that coveted “magic” that happens when two or more people connect and experience an affinity that is easy, energizing and enjoyable. It makes you... -
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How to Prioritize Your Work (Don't Get Stoned to Death by Popcorn)
“I felt like I was being stoned to death by popc...