I was one of the lucky few to receive a promo “Movie Poster” for Story, an incredible event for communicators being put on by Ben Arment this fall in Chicago. I’m really hoping to go. You should, too. For more info on the event, check out Ben’s blog for periodic updates (almost daily). In fact, [...]
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This leadership post brought to you in honor of the upcoming Leadership Forum… Employee: “This doesn’t make sense and it’s a lot of extra work. Why are we supposed to do it again?” Manager: “Because the supervisor said so, that’s why.” That, my friends, is what is known as Transparent Leadership. And it happens in [...]
A few weeks ago John Maxwell started blogging. John is the guy when it comes to leadership lessons and principles. His name is well known among students of leadership, both Christian and secular. Today he posted an incredibly personal and vulnerable story about something that happened to him recently. I was both shocked and encouraged [...]
Thought I’d pass along another tidbit I’ve learned in my coaching network that has really affected how I deal with people. There are a couple of A’s that will help you be more effective in dealing with people, especially during difficult situations and confrontations: Attitude. You can never become accusatory, no matter how right you [...]
So I had an interesting discussion recently with a friend who has been charged with convincing a group of people that they need to have daily, consistent time alone with God (a “quiet time”). It’s an age-old question that has plagued pastors and church leaders for as long as we’ve had bibles – or time, [...]
