Planning and goal-setting is something that we all do. Some of us do this a little better than others. Effective planning and goal setting are key when it comes to leading an organization or a ministry, as well as for … Read More
“What do I do in my weekly planning time?” This is a question that often comes up and to which I referenced in my article on “The most important 30 minutes of planning you will ever do.” Weekly planning doesn’t … Read More
A couple of weeks ago both my assistant and I returned from time away on summer vacation. I had been to a wonderful family camp set near a lake in Quebec, with somewhat modest but adequate accommodations. My assistant had … Read More
I was sitting recently with one of our regional leaders who expressed his desire to be more effective at delegation. He was frustrated by those times when he was burdened by some things he seemed to be unable to delegate. … Read More
When you look at the people you lead – direct reports, employees, volunteers, people in your organization, movement, community – what do you see? Do you see the face of God or do you see cogs in a machine? While … Read More
The challenge we have as leaders is to effectively invest our time. There are so many things that we can be doing, and managing them all can become difficult. But in order to be effective we need to be masters over … Read More
Leaders are Readers! The following are excellent resources for personal and leadership development: Foundational – I recommend these as foundational books for anyone beginning the journey of becoming a virtuous leader: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, by John Maxwell … Read More