All in Tony Sutherland
Details really do matter. We can’t afford to avoid necessary scrutinization. Looking back, whenever I failed to check the fine print, create clear guidelines, document certain meetings, organize files, fully read emails, mark my calendar, return phone calls, or slow down and review my work, subsequently, things didn’t turn out so well. Read More…
Walt Disney was VERY poor with his finances. At one point, he was even homeless and eating out of trash cans. He eventually begged his brother Roy to completely take over his money and business matters. Disney’s overwhelming success is greatly attributed to his brother’s administrative genius, business savvy, and discipline with money. Read More…
Leaders need to learn the art of apologizing and asking for forgiveness. People often leave leaders for losing respect and trust. Don’t be too quick to pin the blame on others. Learn how to take personal responsibility. Leaders make mistakes all the time, and when they do, they must be quick to repent to those whom they’ve offended. Read More…
Some people love drama. That’s why social media is so popular. It’s a place where people feed on drama. Misery loves company. People who crave drama will look for it, and when they can’t find it, they’ll create it. Some sniff out drama like cockroaches. They scrounge at the bottom of everything. Read More…
The authority of scripture is ancient and timeless. It provides us with eternal wisdom to lean on. The power of the Word of God works on its own. We don’t have to be old and wise to possess the eternal knowledge of God. His Word is light in the darkness. It stands the test of time and helps us stand in the time of test. Read More…
Often, leaders feel alone. We all need people around us to encourage us, advise us, and believe in us. Of course, we must fully rely on God to be our source. Yet, God never intended us to go it alone (Genesis 2:18). It is unwise to for leaders to think they are sufficient of themselves (Proverbs 18:1). Read More…
As leaders, we are often trusting to a fault. We have big hearts and believe the best in people. We long to help them discover their own leadership gifts and callings. Yet, sometimes we are too quick to trust and release the wrong people into leadership. Some will use our sincerity for their agenda. Read More…
When we are tired, we make poor decisions, and our ability to handle stress decreases. Leaders need to rest and recalibrate often in order to approach their work with greater energy and efficiency. If we don't rest along the way, we won’t make it the rest of the way. Read More…
In Acts 2:38, Peter warns us “Save yourselves from this untoward generation.” The word ‘untoward’ means having no direction or course of action. When we have no direction, vision, purpose, or plan of action, we aimlessly wander our entire lives wasting our God given dreams. Read More…
Talent and titles are not enough for leadership. They may open the doors for opportunity, but they won’t secure your position long term. Having the title as “leader” doesn’t mean people will follow you. Titles and talent don’t qualify you for leadership; they define and support the area of your leadership. Read More…
