by Mark Deterding | Jul 24, 2018 | Servant Leadership Practices
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...
by Mark Deterding | Jul 17, 2018 | Servant Leadership Practices
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...
by Mark Deterding | Jul 10, 2018 | Extreme Self Care, Servant Leadership Practices
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9 Have you noticed recurring themes in your life when it comes to the challenges you face? Does it seem like every time you turn around, you have… Too much on your plate? A...
by Mark Deterding | Jul 2, 2018 | Servant Leadership Practices
He taught them many things by parables Mark 4:2 How do you get your most important points across — the things you absolutely need people to remember and act upon? If you’re like me during my years in the corporate world, you might find yourself stripping down...
by Mark Deterding | Jun 19, 2018 | Prayer, Servant Leadership Practices
“Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name – the name you gave me – so that they may be one as we are one.” John 17:11 You won’t find it in most business classes or leadership books. Or hear about it around most boardrooms or breakrooms. But it’s the one...
by Mark Deterding | Jun 12, 2018 | Servant Leadership Philosophy, Servant Leadership Practices
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Do you believe people can fundamentally change? Last week at a Leadership Roundtable Group I was asked that question. A fundamental change means a change in character, values, or behavioral...
