Articles in Leadership
Are You a Loving Leader?
Published by on February 3rd 2012
Are You a Loving Leader?
It is hard to lead people you do not really care about. How do you show love to the ones you lead?
Here are a few characteristics of a loving leader:
1.Value trust over power.
Yes, I have been bitten by this in the past. However, when you have to lead with power and control you make your team members feel that you do not trust them. Without trust it is hard to love.
2.Emphasize grace over law.
Do not judge but believe the best. Look for the good in people not the negative. Forgive quickly and move on.
3.Live a lifestyle of generosity.
Being generous comes from a heart of generosity. Be willing…
Excellent Leaders
Published by on November 11th 2011
Excellent Leaders
by Scotty Sanders
Who are excellent leaders?
•They know what they are doing and communicate what they are doing.
•They catalyze rather than control the work of their teams.
•They have an overarching vision for the team but are not autocratic in the realization of this vision.
•Their eyes are open to whatever results occur—not just planned goals; they understand God is the Great Innovator.
•They care more about what God thinks of them than what the world thinks.
How is your leadership? Are you on your way to becoming an excellent leader?
Passion in Your Life and Work
Published by on October 13th 2011
Passion in Your Life and Work
I have said for years there is nothing to do but bury a person when he or she has no passion.
Three Ways to Stir the Passion:
1.Remember the defining points of passion in your life.
•What was something you experienced that moved you?
•What makes you angry?
•What makes you cry?
2.Develop relationships with passionate people. Passion is contagious.
•Identify at least two people who are very passionate, then schedule some time with them.
•You may be hanging around people that zap the passion from you. What can you do to change that relationship?
3.Make a personal commitment to live with passion. I have found that most people lack passion because…
Why Men Don’t Pray and Why They Should
Published by on September 17th 2011
Why Men Don’t Pray & Why They Should
“Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.” 1 Timothy 2:8
It is no secret most prayer meetings are attended by few, and the majority of the few are women. Why don’t men pray together?
We are experts at opening and closing prayers. We open and close each worship service in prayer. When we gather for a Men’s Prayer Breakfast, we do the same. We pray, eat, share a few words, and then close in prayer. Most Pastors’ Prayer Breakfasts are the same. Whether pastor or not, we are good at lifting coffee cups, biscuits and gravy to our lips together.
We are good…
7 Problems That Lead to Failure in Any Organization
Published by on August 2nd 2011
Adapted from the book Nothing but Net by William “Basketball Bill” Chaffin
There are many reasons organizations fail. As you read the following list, consider any problems you may be experiencing in your ministry or organization. Choose to make corrections instead of facing failures in the future.
Work on Being Likeable
Published by on July 26th 2011
A poll printed in USA Today indicated seven out of ten adults work outside the home, but only 9% enjoy their jobs! Here are some other statistics. Of those who enjoy their jobs:
Four Categories of the Human Race
Published by on July 12th 2011
Adapted from the book Common Sense Success by Bill Arnold
According to the book Common Sense Success, the human race is divided into four categories: survivors, takers, winners and achievers:
5 Principles of a Person’s Inward Character and Outer Attitude
Published by on July 5th 2011
Adapted from the book, Nothing but Net by William “Basketball Bill” Chaffin
A person’s character and attitude is of the utmost importance. As you read through this list, assess your strengths and weaknesses. It is never too late to make a difference.
