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 […]
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7 Steps to Eliminate “Boomerang Challenges” and Strengthen Your Servant Leadership
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 communication breakdown? Health issues? Cash flow issues? […]
Are You Using This Aspect of Jesus’ Powerful Communication Style to Get Results?
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 your important messages to their bare bones. You […]
The Most Powerful Way to Differentiate Yourself as a Servant Leader
“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 thing that […]
3 Ways to Support People to Fundamentally Change Into Servant Leaders
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 patterns. Do you believe humans are capable of this? I do, because all […]
3 Things We Can All Learn from Jesus’ Stick-to-it-iveness
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8 Jesus keenly focused on and stuck to His purpose throughout His entire life. He never wavered in His mission to wipe our slate clean by going to the cross on our behalf. While he […]