Articles
Four Steps to Developing a Social Media Strategy
Published by on April 22nd 2009
Over several weeks, we’ve been addressing Social Media movement and how it will impact your church. We’ve defined what Social Media is and the importance of having a Social Media presence on the web. We’ve also indicated ways to use Social Media.
Now let’s address best practices for implementing a successful Social Media Strategy. Think POST:
because they matter
Published by on April 17th 2009
This weekend, I will be serving as a counselor at a student retreat at my church. The retreat is for middle and high school girls. As we’ve prepared, I’ve had visions running through my head . . .
Understanding Kid Culture Part 3 - Rituals/Customs
Published by on April 15th 2009
How can we be sensitive to kids’ demanding schedules and think of strategies for reaching kids who have schedule crunches?
Breakfast with Curt Coffman
Published by on April 13th 2009
Curt Coffman co-authored the book, First Break All the Rules, with Marcus Buckingham. He also wrote much of Ritz Carlton’s service values material. A few months ago I had the privilege of having breakfast with Curt. There is an interesting story about the way I met the Coffman’s . . .
Small Group Coaching Issues - Part 5
Published by on April 10th 2009
If you want to apply the last four posts about small group coaching, but are too snowed under to start, start here.
Decisioning
Published by on April 6th 2009
Technically, that’s not even a word. It does not appear anywhere in Webster’s. But a consultant friend of mine who works exclusively in the IT world for companies like Citibank and Farmers Insurance said that “decisioning” is the most popular service they provide.
Work Authorization
Published by on April 3rd 2009
Today’s blog is strictly operational and pertains to new forms that employers must begin using effective today for all newly hired employees. The form, called an I-9, is used to verify identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Understanding Kid Culture Part 2 - Dress
Published by on April 1st 2009
How can we seek to understand why kids dress the way they do so we can better understand them? Is the way they dress part of their identity?
