We have all been heartbroken by the images of complete devastation and lost loved ones from the California wildfires. One such image is shown above. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected along with the firefighters and first responders. I am always amazed at how large a number of Americans (armed […]
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5 Signs It Is Time To Start Delegating
Co-founded by Bryan Miles and his wife Shannon, BELAY Solutions is an organization I am honored to promote. Originally called eaHELP, they expanded the horizons of their Virtual Assistant service model to include MAG Bookkeeping, copywriting services, and web support services. In January 2017, the Miles Advisory Group suite (eaHELP, MAG Bookkeeping, Render and Ellipsis) came together under one […]
Are You A Trustworthy Leader? 23 Things Your Most Trusted Employees And Leaders Know.
In 2019, I will be embarking on the most aggressive learning project I have ever personally undertaken. As part of this process, I did a deep dive over the weekend on the subject of trust. When you think of trust, telling the truth and doing what you say you are going to do immediately comes […]
Guest Blog – 5 Powerful Ways to Invest in Others
I rarely allow others to guest blog on this site. However, this individual comes SO highly recommended and delivers such amazing content, I made an exception. As part of the release of her new book Big Change, Small Groups. 4 Ideas To Help You Lead Adult Small Groups, Heather Zempel has written a post for […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of November 5th
Before getting to this week’s top posts, I want to help you with Christmas shopping for your staff and key leaders in your life. If you have not purchased my book Timeless: 10 Enduring Practices Of Apex Leaders there is not a better time. If you have ever wanted to become the leader God created you […]
20 Things Necessary To Build A Great Team And Culture
Everyone wants to be part of a great team and culture. The question becomes how do you create such a healthy work environment? The answer to this question is largely answered in the video above. As I watched the 2016 (pre-Kevin Durant) feature of the Golden State Warriors, I gleaned the following are 20 Things Necessary […]
10 Signs Of An Undisciplined Leader
Is there anything more frustrating than watching incredibly talent individuals waste opportunity because they are undisciplined? What makes someone undisciplined? Are there warning signs that leaders can see so maybe they can correct their behavior? What happens if an undisciplined person is on your team? Can they change? The following are 10 Signs Of An Undisciplined Leader: […]
The Top 19 Books Christian Leaders Need To Read In 2019
The Christmas shopping season is now upon us! In an effort to help you know what to purchase for the Christian leader in your life, the following are a number of quality resources to choose from. Leaders are readers. Therefore, you can never go wrong with books. The books listed below provide a nice cross-section […]
Must-Watch Interview Of Ike And Robin Reighard Regarding Ike’s 2016 Heart Attack
Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA is going through a message series entitled “Piedmont Stories.” This two-month series captures narratives of how God showed up during crisis events in people’s lives. This week’s story featured the church’s Senior Pastor Ike Reighard along with his wife Robin. The focus of the story was Ike’s 2016 heart attack and […]
20 Questions Pastors Must Ask When Transitioning An Established Church
One of the most difficult things a pastor can do is transition an existing church. It is important to know right questions to ask before embarking on this challenging assignment. The following are 20 Questions Pastors Must Ask When Transitioning An Established Church: What are their traditions? What are their preferences? What are the agendas of […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of October 29th
Before getting to this week’s Top 10 list, I want to make you aware of a very special offer. Our friends at Ministry Deal are setting up a deal for huge deal for Pastors and Church leaders. 52 brand new Giving Talks for 2019 for only $97!!! Do you want to increase giving so you […]
“I’ve never been closer to God. I just have real problems with the church.”
It is the job of leaders to raise the standard. Leaders are supposed to look at something that has gone on a wayward trajectory and get it back on the right track. Leaders are not passive. They address issues. This is the responsibility which comes with leadership. This provides the backdrop for this post. I […]