Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 All month, I’ve been talking and teaching about character. Leadership Roundtable sessions have been alive with this vibrant topic. An important part of building your character is backing up your words with actions. Full disclosure: I am […]
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8 Words to Help You Delegate More Effectively
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:2 At the Global Leadership Summit last week, Craig Groeschel shared 8 powerful words about delegation: “Delegating tasks creates followers. Delegating authority creates leaders.” Followers wait for direction. Leaders […]
Who Is the Hero Of Your Leadership Story?
For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 14:11 We all have a story we tell ourselves about our leadership: a private narrative in our own minds that the outside world never hears. Each day you build upon your leadership story. You talk to yourself about […]
How to Take an Inspiring Family Vacation That Deepens Your Relationships, Motivation, and Happiness
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Mark 12:30 There are two kinds of family vacations: Vacations that help you escape from life. Vacations that draw you deeper into your life, so that you can become developed, inspired, […]
How to Help Your Boss Embrace Servant Leadership
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 You can help your boss walk the path of servant leadership. Not only that, you can provide this help using nothing but your mind, heart, and vocal chords (or typing fingers). How? Give feedback! So few bosses receive feedback from the […]
One Way You Are Probably Holding People Back From Serving
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply – and how good is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23 Almost every highly capable servant leader I know does this one thing to diminish their people’s service: They brush off compliments. They do this out of humility. But the impact they create is negative. What happens […]