Did you know we often use two different sets of criteria for judging others versus judging ourselves? We tend to judge others according to their actions. But we judge ourselves by our intentions. Even if we do the wrong thing, we tell ourselves our motives were right, and we excuse it. But when someone else [...]
Do you remember the ten lepers Jesus healed? All of them were sick, and Jesus healed every one of them. But only one went back to say, “Thank you” (Luke 17:11-19). Let’s be the one who remembers to go back to say, "Thank you." On this Thanksgiving week, I want to say “Thank you” to you. Thank you for your [...]
This week so many of my friends are going through a really difficult time. If you are experiencing a tough time right now, here is a promise for you to cling to: “Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and [...]
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the two, the leader must become a servant...” says Max De Pree. Amazing advice. And God honored the men of Issachar calling them “men who understood the times who knew what Israel should do.“ (I Chron. [...]
People naturally resist what they don’t understand. It makes communication one of the most important aspects of leadership. And it can be difficult since people receive communication in different ways. So find their communication preference, and honor them by using it. And remember, how we say something is often as important, if not more important, [...]
One thing I learned over the years is the best leaders are the ones who are wise enough to get out of the way of smarter people. Build a team of people who are full of integrity and smarter and wiser than you. Then watch God change the world through this team!
Leaders who have character do not build themselves up by tearing others down. Instead, they intentionally build others up. There is great power released in encouragement! The Scriptures challenge us to “encourage one another daily.” (Heb. 3:13)
Leadership is influence. How do you gain influence? You invest in people. And how do you invest in people? You give them time. Jesus called the 12 disciples, “that they might be with Him.” (Mark 3:14)
Often a leader’s best work is not what he or she does, but what they inspire others to. It’s not about us. It is about helping others fulfill their God-given dreams and destiny. God tells us, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you…thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you [...]
The older I get, the more I realize I need to listen more and talk less. In my younger days, I was quick to give answers. But now, when someone is seeking direction, I find it is often better to tell my story of how I may have faced something similar, offer a scripture, and [...]