How do you measure success in leadership? Is it the size of your paycheck or the number of direct reports? While there is nothing wrong with making money or having a large number of people reporting to you, this is not the standard. Does it consist of controlling people, information (in the Christian community information often equals power) or finances?…
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If you could ask any question related to youth ministry…no holds barred…no parameters…no judgment…your question is anonymous…what would it be? Go ahead. Formulate it in your head if it is not already on your lips - and say it out loud. Or at least write it down. That is exactly what I asked the students to do this week as…
When Joel Manby showed up at the theme parks his company owns for the CBS TV show “Undercover Boss,” he was hoping to see the core principles of his company in action. Joel is the President and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment, which owns and operates dozens of theme parks across the country such as Dollywood, Stone Mountain in Georgia…
If you are like me you try to read as many articles, blogs and books as possible but just cannot catch all of them. “In Case You Missed It” is my way of pointing out a few “reads” that I think are too good to miss! 5 Prices a Leader Must be Wiling to Pay - Perry Noble Jesus gave…
Matt’s eyes were huge as he entered the conference. He had never seen so many youth leaders in one location in his entire life. He had one more burning question: “What are the qualities of the ‘Perfect Leader for Student Ministry?’” He felt confident he could interview enough youth leaders over the next three days to build a profile on…
It is always refreshing to watch the making of a godly leader. To see God place His hand upon someone, orchestrate their lives and then place them in the position of leadership is like watching a work of art. In Psalm 75: 6-7 we are reminded that promotion comes from God. Tomorrow night, August 19, 2011, Word of Life Fellowship,…
I have spent the last 40 years of my life studying leaders and leadership. My antenna is always up when I am around anyone in a leadership role. I watch them because I want to learn both the positive and the negative characteristics. I have the privilege of connecting with great leaders from churches, youth ministries, youth organizations and businesses…
One afternoon while Betsi and I were in New Zealand we climbed Mt. Manganui located on the coast of the North Island. As she snapped photos of the scenery, I stood looking across the Pacific Ocean deep in thought. My thoughts took me back to my childhood to a specific incident that was totally unrelated but inextricably connected. I could…
Vision - Part 3: The Inward Component Visionary leaders are people who see farther, see more and see before others. But not all visionaries should be followed. The world has seen its share of diluted visionaries who led the gullible to destruction. Some have fallen victim to evil visionaries driven by ego or something more sadistic. Others have followed charlatan…
Vision - Part 2: The Outward Component When it comes to leadership, clichés abound. Perhaps you have heard or even used maxims like “If you think you are a leader and no one is following, then you are just taking a long walk” or “there is no I in team.” Visionary leaders understand that “Leadership is a team sport.” A…