Everyone wants talent but talent is never enough when selecting a leader. One of my favorite leaders is Mike Linch, the incomparable senior pastor of NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA. I recently wrote about Mike’s leadership in the post You Will Never Be A Friendly Church Without This One Thing. Mike also has an incredible […]
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What Makes A Great Leader?
A great leader rises early. A great leader starts each day on their knees thanking God for another opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. A great leader is a servant leader. A great leader is a humble leader. A great leader prays for their family and kisses them goodbye. A great […]
14 Habits Of People Who Develop Highly Successful Leaders
There has been a lot written and discussed about the qualities and habits of highly successful leaders. However, there has been little written about the individuals who develop these highly successful leaders. After reading Daniel Coyle’s incredible book The Culture Code, I purchased another of in his series The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s […]
12 Things Leaders Are Talking And Thinking About
As a leader I try to stay abreast of what top leaders are talking and thinking about. One of my go-to resources when I am traveling is the USA Today. While not only being a fast read in hotels and on airplanes, it is a wealth of leadership knowledge. The following are 12 Things Leaders […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of June 18th
The following are some posts you may have missed from last week: Free Resource To Determine Your Church Or Business’s Actual Cost Per Employee “I Hate Mondays!” Complacency Is A Leader’s Enemy. 10 Things The Best Leaders Do To Get Even Better 25 Steps Millennial Leaders Need To Take To Have Sustained Success For Their […]
13 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Tonight I had an opportunity of attending the initial showing of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. It is not as good as Jurassic World but no one is trying to win Academy Awards here. In terms of quality, it feels like the second and third installments of Jurassic Park. Picking up four years after the previous movie, […]
Free Resource To Determine Your Church Or Business’s Actual Cost Per Employee
Do you realize how much your team is costing you per year in coffee alone? Recently, the team at BELAY Solutions developed a FREE infographic which show the actual cost or financial burden per employee – coffee and all. To say it was eye-opening would be an understatement. If you are not familiar with BELAY, they are […]
“I Hate Mondays!”
“I hate Mondays!” How many times have you heard friends or co-workers say these words? Perhaps you have even uttered them yourself. Mondays cause so much stress that 21% of heart attacks happen then with the majority taking place between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. You can read a full report here. As leaders this […]
Complacency Is A Leader’s Enemy. 10 Things The Best Leaders Do To Get Even Better
A leader’s greatest enemy to success is often previous success. You become satisfied. Complacency can set in. To have sustained excellence a leader must be diligent and have a holy discontent. Kobe Bryant has been doing a series of scouting videos entitled Detail. If you have not been watching them, they are simply brilliant. Recently […]
25 Steps Millennial Leaders Need To Take To Have Sustained Success For Their Entire Career
I spend a lot of time coaching young millennials on what I have seen it takes to be successful. These young leaders have more talent and potential than I ever did. It is an absolute joy watching them soar! On June 1st, Peter King retired from Sports Illustrated after a 29-year career at the magazine […]
19 Ways Christians Can Say “No” And Stay Out Of Trouble
This is Father’s Day weekend – my favorite time of the year. I absolutely love being a dad. Therefore, I’m spending the day with my family. However, I want you to have a little fun until my next serious leadership post. Check out this video from the incredible Christian comedian John Crist. The following are 19 […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of June 11th
If you are a regular reader of this site you know how much I think of the leadership knowledge of Rich Birch and his UnSeminary podcast. In conjunction with the release of my new book Timeless: 10 Enduring Practices Of Apex Leaders, I had the privilege of being this week’s guest. It is a fun […]