It’s okay to be driven, but it’s not okay to drive recklessly. Many high-level leaders drive way too fast. They avoid the blind spots, run past stop signs, avoid caution lights, miss road signs, pass important exits, hit the orange cones, and eventually run out of gas, because they’re not paying attention to the gauges inside the car. Read More…
The best leaders often struggle with vision. It’s not that they don’t know what to do, it’s when to do it that proposes the biggest challenge. Strong leaders are compelled to act NOW! They can be fully persuaded to do something, but timing leaves a huge question mark. Read More…
In 1 Samuel 16, an eager 18 year old David was hired into King Saul’s administration. Tragically, Saul had lost God’s endorsement and was inevitably on his way out. He was brutally unfair, ungodly, insecure, bitter, jealous, and seriously mentally ill. Yet, David had to learn submission under a has-been king simply because God assigned him there. Read More…
One of the biggest challenges I have had as a leader is talking less and listening more. I am constantly and intentionally working to turn this around. This applies especially for meetings. Often, meetings went way past their purpose, and sometimes things were said that should not have been said. Read More…
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…
