Listen: The most important skill you can develop is the ability to listen. Bonhoeffer says in his book on Christian Community called “Life Together” So often Christians, especially preachers, think that their only service is always to have to “offer” something when they are together with other people. They forget that listening can be a […]
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Love this quote from Kip Tindell CEO of The Container Store “While I certainly value intellectual intelligence, a capable leader must also possess emotional intelligence. I think that’s the key to being really successful. These individuals keep their egos in check and remain sensitive to the needs of others. Instead of being driven by deep
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Leading Down challenges your motivation. How do you lead those who follow you. Would those people who are paid to follow you do so if they weren’t paid? What you are building determines how you relate to those you lead. One of my professors at college used to say that if you are leading but no
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I believe there are three directions every leader has to lead. Up. Down and Sideways. No matter who you are and where you are on the fabled organizational chart you are influenced by someone, influence others and work alongside others. How you navigate these relationships matters. Leading Up deals with leading those who lead you.
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Here are the notes for my breakout at Lifeway’s Kids Ministry Conference. 5 Things every leader has to get right 1. Delegation – We don’t delegate because we don’t trust God with the results. We don’t delegate because our default mode is to do. If I do this my pastor will be pleased with me.
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