As an educator, you understand that teaching extends beyond academics; it involves nurturing every aspect of a child’s development. Integrating Christian empathy and social-emotional learning (SEL) in your classroom can significantly shape your students’ educational experience. This approach enhances academic success and fosters emotional and spiritual growth, creating well-rounded individuals. Originally Published on https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/blog

Recruiting volunteers may seem overwhelming, especially for church leaders with many responsibilities. However, with the right strategies, you can attract dedicated individuals excited to contribute to your community. This post provides practical tips and personal insights to enhance your volunteer recruitment efforts and ensure you effectively engage potential volunteers. Originally Published on https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/blog

Dear Subscribers, I am excited to announce a new resource for 2025 focused on “Leading Effective Change in Your Congregation.” This resource aims to equip our church leaders and members with the tools and insights to navigate and implement positive changes within our community. What to Expect: Inspirational Messages: We will share weekly messages that inspire […]

“The Emperor’s New Clothes” is a short story written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It is about two weavers who promise an emperor a new suit of clothes that they say is invisible to those who are unfit for their positions, untrained, or incompetent. In reality, the tailors make no new clothes at all. Instead, they make everyone believe […]

A leader is only as strong as the team behind them. This adage has never rung truer than in today’s complex and rapidly changing business landscape. In a world characterized by ambiguity, uncertainty, volatility, and complexity (often referred to as VUCA), the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others is no longer a luxury but […]

Originally Published on https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/blog

Originally Published on https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/blog

<img width="650" height="433" src="https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/12538332_m-650×433-1.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Single vision" style="margin-bottom: 10px" data-attachment-id="4159" data-permalink="https://dougthorpe.com/leadership-thought-is-your-myopia-your-utopia/12538332-looking-through-the-glasses-at-eye-chart/" data-orig-file="https://dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/12538332_m.jpg" data-orig-size="848,565" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"12538332 – looking through the glasses at eye chart","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"rangizzz/123RF","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"12538332 – looking through the glasses at eye chart","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="12538332 – looking through the glasses at eye chart" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Single vision ” data-medium-file=”https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/12538332_m-650×433-1.jpg” data-large-file=”https://dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/12538332_m.jpg” /> When it comes to leadership […]

Originally Published on https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/blog

In today’s complex business world, change is hard. Companies venturing through major culture shifts, mergers or other forms of change often struggle to make it to the end. The idea that people hate change is a phenomenon that is taught, coached and wrestled with in many ways, shapes, and forms. Regardless of your mindset about […]