Leading change in the church can be terrifying. No amount of advice, pep talks or planning can prepare you for the feeling that you’ve just jumped off a cliff. That’s because you know you’re trading safety & security for the […]
How much “drift” is OK on your team? Leaders are constantly wrestling with this question. Part of the leadership task – some would say “the” leadership task – is helping a team move together. In order for that to happen, […]
“Leadership is a lot like herding cats.” No doubt you’ve heard that leadership maxim over and over again. Most likely, you agree with it because you’ve had the same frustrating experiences as I’ve had. One of the “mysteries” of leadership […]
Mark Zuckerberg and Jesus may have more in common than you think. Both are masters at making disciples – it’s just that Mark may not know it yet. On Easter Sunday, I issued a challenge to those attending our church […]
My first experience at IKEA was magical. The giant waving flags outside the massive blue structure with yellow giraffe-sized lettering made me feel like I was walking into a theme park. We entered through the front door and I instantly […]