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If there’s one thing you never set out to be as a leader or communicator, it’s boring. And yet everyone who communicates, preaches or even tries to persuade someone of an idea has discovered that sinking sense that you’re sermon just isn’t…Read More→
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Of all the issues the church needs to deal with in the next ten years, succession is near the top of the list. So many of the churches started in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s are led by (now)…Read More→
How many times have you gotten to the end of a day only to wonder where all the time went? Or more accurately, wondered where your productivity went. Welcome to the club. Productivity must be easier to measure if you work…Read More→
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So you’ve noticed something. Your ability to lead well seems to fluctuate. Some days (and seasons) you seem to be in top shape. You have energy and enthusiasm, a clear mind and your decision making is sharp. But on other days…Read More→
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So what’s really holding back your church’s potential? As hard as it might be to admit, ever think it might be…you? More particularly, ever think it might be the way you think? I’m firmly convinced I’m my own worst enemy….Read More→
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As a leader, you have it all planned out in your head. But welcome to the real world—things almost never go as planned. I learned that the hard way again earlier this week when a live training webinar we had…Read More→
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This is a guest post by my executive assistant, Sarah Piercy, who in addition to working with me for the last 9 years, is a wife and young mom. She wrote this piece for her own blog, and, well, it was too…Read More→
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One of the most challenging tasks of leadership involves sorting through seemingly endless opinions you hear almost every day about pretty much everything. Some of the opinions are crazy. Even the ones that aren’t are conflicting. Think about it: Your inbox is…Read More→
At some point, almost every church gets stuck. If yours isn’t stuck right now, just wait a while. Every church and organization gets stuck at some point. Usually, churches get stuck because what was working stopped working, When that happens, leaders aren’t sure what…Read More→
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You open the doors to your church every weekend hoping more people will come (or in some cases, hoping somebody comes) only to discover that, with few exceptions, more people rarely do. It can get discouraging, and many leaders wring their hands…Read More→