After every conference I attend, I search for the significant takeaway from the event. The Global Leadership Conference produced this probing question: Are you leading for the right reason? As a pastor, I know many shepherds struggle with the concept of leadership. Am I called to lead, or am I called to shepherd my flock? […]
“When communication decreases, uncertainty increases.” Craig Groeschel Never is this statement better illustrated than in the example below. A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make a right […]
Do you have one of those hard-to-work-for bad bosses? OK, that’s too kind. Is your boss a jerk? Do you sometimes want to pull your hair out? Or even throw things after a talk with Mr./Mrs. Wonderful? Bad bosses almost always lack emotional intelligence. They play favorites, gossip, and have private agendas not always in […]
Sometimes, when I look back at my time in the parish, I feel for my congregation members. My parents raised me with the idea that “good enough” was unacceptable. Complacency is “as soon as you are comfortable with where you are, you are heading in the wrong direction.” The Signs of Complacency. 1) Satisfaction with […]
Sonya Shelton, CEO of Executive Leadership Consulting and bestselling author, shares her insights on the transition from being an executive to becoming a true leader. Photo by Amy Hirschi on Unsplash In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, the role of a leader goes beyond mere executive responsibilities. Sonya Shelton, CEO of Executive Leadership Consulting and bestselling […]
If your desire is to be a better manager at work, at home, or in the community, you may want to develop some actual leadership skills. However, if you are already following certain leadership principles, there is always room for lifting the lid to expand your reach and influence. After many years of working with […]
Author’s NOTE: I wrote the first version of this article in 2018 – a full 2 years BEFORE the whole world locked down and faced the COVID-19 pandemic. Business has not been the same since. At a recent luncheon, I was involved in a discussion that I find becoming more common. The topic was this: […]
