There are almost 1 million consulting businesses in the U.S. Every consultant works hard to seem unique, but it comes down to how motivated and capable the client is and how capable and experienced the consultant is. If your consultant is not providing you with these 7 deliverables, it may be time to move on.
Read moreEmerging Trends in the Church [VIDEO]
Our consultants discuss the emerging trends in churches including balancing the hybrid church, declining attendance but growing community, engaging Gen Z and integrating generations, and the slowing of evangelistic growth.
Read moreFinding Meaning in the Second Half of Life [VIDEO]
Approaching retirement can cause both anxiety and excitement as people think about what the second half of their life will look like. Here’s what causes the fear, what changes to expect, and what questions to ask as you approach retirement.
Read moreDecision-Making: 4 Aspects of Making Great Decisions [VIDEO]
Don’t you wish you could have your own Magic 8-Ball that would tell you how to make the perfect decision? Although that isn’t possible, here are four time-tested aspects of decision-making that leaders can focus on to make great decisions.
Read moreCulture: Why Culture Matters [VIDEO]
The Villanova men's basketball team won two national championships in three years. How did they do it? They focused on their culture. Here are four reasons why a strong culture matters and how to implement it in your organization.
Read moreTeams: How to Manage Team Dynamics [VIDEO]
Relationships are the glue that holds a team together, but managing those different relationships can be difficult. Here are three aspects team members need to understand about each other in order to function at a high-performing and healthy level.
Read moreEnergy Thieves! 8 Warning Signs That People Are Stealing Your Emotional Energy
Growing up in my town, we were often on the lookout for thieves who would take your bike, grill, tires, or just about anything. But we need to be aware of a different type of thief in our lives and organizations, the energy thief. Here are eight signs that you may have someone tapping into your emotional energy and zapping your joy - without your permission.
Read moreConflict: How to Fight Right [VIDEO]
Conflict in organizations and relationships is inevitable. But you have the option to make it valuable by learning to fight right instead of letting it become toxic and destructive. Here are four elements in learning how to fight right.
Read moreHow to Handle Confrontation with Compassionate Candor
“Tell it like it is.” “Be honest.” These are just a few of the phrases we often hear when it comes to candor. But they are easier said than done. Here are steps to practice compassionate candor – speaking to others in a way that is both forthright AND caring.
Read moreDon’t Fool Yourself – Leadership Is Hard Work
We continue to hear common themes that leaders from all backgrounds are facing serious challenges - troubles, sleepless nights, hard work, relentless criticism… Some of these challenges are in their organizations, others are in their personal lives. Here are five tips for you to consider when facing the challenges of leadership in your life.
Read moreWho Attends Your Church & Why They Come [Infographic Data]
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Who is attending your church? We recently looked at the church health survey results from 35 of the churches we have worked with to identify the common themes including who their church attenders are, why they come to that church, and what they think about the ministries at the church. Here are the findings.
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