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What Generals Do
One of the challenges faced by leaders is to determine what they, and only they, can and must do. And once this is identified, how to stay focused on this and not be diverted into the daily...
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Leading a Generation of Free Agents
“Leading a Generation of Free Agents” by Tim Elmore “I just had the most intriguing conversation with a local employer in Atlanta. He told me he’s at the end of his rope–and he’s about ready to see a...
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Morale – Focus on It!
In the great leadership book by Dwight Eisenhower titled Crusade in Europe, he devotes a good deal of attention to the subject of maintaining high morale among the troops under his command. You’ll...
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Rewards for Service
The Bible has a lot to say about rewards for faithful and good service. While salvation is a free gift, Jesus does take note of our service and will reward us for it. It does appear that rewards can...
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Decisions of Wise Leaders
Kingdom leaders are called on to make wise decisions that honor Christ and accomplish God-given mission. It seems that when we are just beginning our leadership careers the decisions we make are often...
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Good Leaders Assess!
A year ago (12 Aug 2013) in this blog I discussed in principle the concept of assessment for Kingdom leaders. This week we will address that same subject of assessment, but with much more detail....
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What a Leader Does – DO
We continue to reflect upon a good way to organize our understanding of the complex subject of leadership. Using the simple outline of Know – Be- Do – Reproduce we can categorize the important...
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How the NFL Develops Leaders – A Case Study
The following is from a Sports Illustrated article written by Jim Trotter in October 6, 2009. “I’m forever indebted to the Patriots for what they did for me and for what they’ve allowed my family to...
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The New Testament ‘Overseer’ Leader
In First Timothy Paul lays out a very clear list of qualities for Timothy to use in appointing overseers for local leadership. This list is both descriptive and prescriptive, depending upon our...
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Simple or Simplistic?
General Colin Powell [Chairman (Ret.), Joint Chiefs of Staff] in his work, “A Leadership Primer” describes the following principle: “Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut...
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Leadership is an Art
Max DePree in his classic work titled, “Leadership is an Art” had the following thoughts regarding a basic definition of leadership. “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The...
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Leadership Jazz
Max DePree has a second leadership classic titled, “Leadership Jazz.” Here are some of his thoughts on the subject of faithfulness in the section, “Finding Your Voice.” “Let me suggest five criteria...
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Leadership Jazz – 2
Max DePree in his great leadership book, “Leadership Jazz” has some excellent thoughts regarding a leader’s promises. “Though I’m still learning things about being a leader, I can tell you at least two...
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Leadership Jazz – 4
How does a leader ensure good, creative work and how does a leader effectively lead creative people? Max DePree in his work, “Leadership Jazz” reminds us of the following related principles. “1. How...
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The Power of Affirmation
A friend once reminded me that as a leader I may speak at a volume of 2, but I’m heard at a volume of 9! This can be very damaging to others if my criticism is too harsh. But, it can be life-giving...
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Leave Your Nets
16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of...
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Character Counts
Some time ago I found myself in a conversation with a man who was the chief head hunter for a Fortune 100 company. He and his team hire 2000 new graduates each year. I thought this was a great...
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Delegate or Die!
A good leader learns to focus on what they and only they can and must do as the leader of the team. Other responsibilities are delegated. Leaders who do not learn to delegate well are busy, but are...
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A Leader’s Job Description
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God… Romans 1:1 ( NIV 1984) In the opening passage of Paul’s letter to the believers in Rome he describes...
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Knowing God
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Ephesians 1:17 (NIV 1984) In his letter to...
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