Pressure is something every leader must face. In fact, pressure is a leader’s constant unwanted companion. The question becomes how do you deal successfully with pressure and not let it crush you? This past week we got to experience on two occasions the most exciting words in all of sports – Game 7! The Cleveland […]
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4 Reasons To Hire A Virtual Assistant For Your Church, Business, Or Organization
BELAY Solutions is absolutely one of my favorite organizations. Co-founded by Bryan Miles and his wife Shannon, BELAY was recently ranked #1 among small companies in the 2017 Top Company Cultures List Presented by Entrepreneur and CultureIQ. Bryan and Shannon have become two of America’s most influential leaders. If you have not gotten Shannon’s new book The Third Option: […]
32 Keys To Preaching An Unforgettable Sermon
“I know what it’s like for you and your wife to be pregnant and lose that baby. I know what that moment feels like. I know what the moment feels like when you hold your 8-year-old son in your arms and he’s having a seizure and you don’t know what’s going on and you think […]
3 Steps And Benefits For Resting And Getting The Most Out Of Your Best Leaders
Recently, I visited our home office and me and was having a great time catching up with several members of our team. While covering subjects like family, work, cashflow, church, and LeBron James, the subject of sabbaticals came up. Our company is very, very generous when it comes to vacations and time off but we […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 21st
I want to help some pastors and church leaders today. Do you want to write a book? Is there a message in your heart you want to put down on paper and get out to the entire world? If so, I want to make you aware of the same system I used to write my new […]
13 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Solo: A Star Wars Story
Tonight, I caught the initial showing of Solo: A Star Wars Story. This movie is an origin film and just pure fun. Viewers will get to discover how Hans Solo, played by Alden Ehrenreich, becomes the legendary Harrison Ford character. People who just want a break from life, a lot of action, big sound, huge […]
Pastor Or Church Leader, Do You Have A Book (Or Two) In You?
Being a pastor is the one career/calling where God has undoubtedly put a message in your heart. Therefore, I have never met a pastor who didn’t have a desire to write a book. Perhaps the book would focus on a message series that really had a massive impact in your church and community. Maybe it […]
13 Things Superstar Talent Want From Their Leaders
Is it easy to lead your most talented people or difficult? Talented people produce, are self-starters, and do not need your constant attention. However, they also are opinionated, strong-willed, creative, sometimes unmanageable, and could leave your organization because they have options. So which is it? If you are a good leader who is secure and […]
Church Growth Has Become Too Complicated. 3 Simple Steps Any Pastor Can Take To Increase Attendance.
At a graduation party yesterday, a friend of mine and I found a quiet corner table to talk. He told me the story of a recent meeting with a church leadership team. Even though he did not use these words, he discussed their lack of passion, energy and vision. The church, while in a rapidly […]
34 Reasons I Would Want My Son To Play For Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney
There are a number of great college football coaches I would want my son, if I had one, to play for. Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Kirby Smart, Mark Richt and Gus Malzahn just to name a few. But if I had to pick one it would be Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney. Recently, Coach […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 14th
Leaders don’t run from problems. They address them. There is a lot of hard truth, dealing with conflict, and pet peeves in this week’s Top 10 list. Make sure you check out each. This information will make you a better leader by helping you navigate some troubled waters. The following are also some posts which […]
5 Essential Church Culture Questions for Pastoral Job Candidates
Chemistry Staffing is an incredible new organization run by my good friends Todd Rhoades and Matt Steen. They help churches and potential staff members make healthy connections. Chemistry Staffing’s process has one goal: a long-term, healthy fit for both the church and the staff member. Great things happen when the right leadership is in place in a […]