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3 Commitments Every Influential Leader Needs to Make [Infographic]
An influential leader is someone who has a positive impact on the people and the organization which he or she serves and does so consistently over a long period of time. These leaders are not super-human, but they are different. Here are the three commitments that we believe leaders need to make in order to be effective and have a positive influence.
7 Signs of the Self-Destructing Leader: Are you one?
As a consultant, I have watched many leaders, including pastors, head slowly but surely towards a crash taking their organization along with them. And the scariest part is they do not even know it’s happening.
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7 Ways to Focus Better [On What's Most Important]
Focus is hard work. There are an ever-growing number of things competing for our attention that can distract us from focusing. So how do you learn to focus better on what's most important? Here are seven of the best ways that we have found.
Hate Your Job? Read This Before Quitting
Sometimes a change in jobs can provide new experiences and opportunities, but quitting your job can also be a sign of something going on in you… something not so noble or healthy. Before you quit, ask yourself these questions.
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7 [More] Leadership Quotes Worth Knowing
In an age that is flooded with too much information, here are just seven leadership quotes that are worth your thoughts and time.
The #1 Reason People Leave Your Church
Regardless of church size, we have found this to be one of the top three reasons someone has left the church.
5 Characteristics of Leaders with GRIT
Here are 5 characteristics of a Gritty leader. How Gritty are you?
The 4 Most Common Reasons a New Hire Fails
A bad hire can cost your organization a lot of money and time. Here are the four most common reasons a hire fails.
The Poison of Hate vs. the Power of Forgiveness
I wonder how many of us would stand with our “enemies” forty or fifty years later and forget about the attacks, critiques, and blame and would instead shake hands and say, “I’m glad we are both still alive.”
11 Markers of a Christian Business Leader
Someone who desires to lead his or her business as a Christian will take seriously each of these 11 values.
Is What You Read True?
You have heard the “profound” statement more than once that "leaders are readers." But what are they reading? Is it accurate? Is it verified? Is it one person’s perspective? Do you even care?
7 Leadership Quotes worth Knowing
If you google “leadership quote,” you will receive millions of results, which can be overwhelming. Here are seven of the top leadership quotes that I believe are worth knowing, quoting, and living out.
The 3 Lifestyle Motivations That Impact Your Joy
There are three paths people take when choosing what kind of lifestyle they will live, but only one leads to a life of contentment.
10 Lies Leaders Believe
It's easy to get caught up in the power of a leadership position. But it's important to maintain a truthful view of yourself and to not become inflated. Look out for these 10 lies that leaders often believe.
3 Gifts Worth Giving Beyond a Bonus
Who doesn’t love a Christmas bonus? But there are gifts that a leader can give to team members that are just as valuable and even longer lasting than a little extra cash. This Christmas, as we remember the astonishing gift that God provided to us in sending Jesus, consider blessing those around you with these three often overlooked gifts.
Leadership Skills: How to Respond (Not React) to Conflict
Conflict can be an important component in the formation of high-functioning teams, but it's important that it doesn't escalate into a damaging dispute. Your response will guide the situation.
5 Things Every Leader Should Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving
Thankfulness reverses the effect of negative thinking and a critical spirit. As leaders, here are five things that we can be thankful for.
5 Resources to Stretch Your Leadership Thinking
Leaders are learners. Here are five resources that will help stretch your leadership thinking!
Top 7 Ways to Invest in a Younger Leader
I had many people invest in me when I was a young leader, but one person in particular had the greatest influence in shaping who I am even to this day. Here are 7 practical ways he invested in me which you can use to invest in the younger leaders in your life!
Leadership Skills: Becoming a High EQ Leader - One Trait at a Time
Becoming an emotionally intelligent leader takes a lot of hard work over time. EQ skills are best developed by focusing on one or two at a time and practicing them until they start to come naturally.