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Three Things a Servant Leader Does Not Do
What does it truly mean to be a servant leader? The Bible, in the book of Isaiah, provides us with a fascinating passage regarding what a servant leader does not do. Take a look to discover three traits that can greatly hinder servant leadership.
Leadership Longevity: Three Necessary Shifts
Leadership longevity means that our leadership is both useful and meaningful over time. But how do we make that a reality? Here are three shifts that matter.
Three Critical Questions for Good Leadership Communication
Leaders must be good communicators. The primary rule of communication is that it has not taken place until the other person has received it, understands it, and can act upon it.
Beyond Proximity: Enhancing Leadership Through Communication and Connection
Leading over scope and distance can be difficult, requiring a thoughtful and strategic approach to connecting well with all of your people. It requires your leadership presence and voice in a variety of effective ways.
A Leader’s Use of Time
Time is a very precious leadership commodity. And yet, I see more and more leaders stumbling over their use of time, often to the destruction of themselves and those they lead. Here are five principles to consider.
Paradigm Leadership & Legacy (Part Two)
Our leadership matters. How we lead will determine not only our effectiveness and impact but our lasting legacy. King David in the Bible provides us with traits worth emulating.
Paradigm Leadership & Legacy
How we lead matters. We set the stage for the leaders who come behind—and ultimately leave a lasting legacy.
The Language of Leadership Influence
Leadership equals influence. But what does influence look like? The Bible articulates some postures and means toward having a more powerful form of servant leadership Influence.
Cultivating Good Team Collaboration
Cultivating collaboration requires at least three critical elements, which I will summarize in three words: Lenses, Elevation, and Shared.
The Importance of Leadership Affirmations and Personal Values
In today’s ever-changing landscape, leadership affirmations and personal values are critical for building a foundation of integrity, confidence, and trust. Learn more about what they are, why they are important, and how to create them.
Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Powerful Benefits of Cultivating Self-Awareness
My first organizational feedback placed me on a path of growing self-awareness. There have been many more growth moments in my leadership life. But the benefits far outweigh the pain.
The First Step in Growing Leadership Self-Awareness: Self-Assessment
The first step to growing self awareness is self-assessment. You have to know where you are to begin the journey toward your desired destination. Taking personal inventory matters.
Moving from Questioning to Confidence: A Leader’s Journey
Every leader goes through seasons of questioning. While there are several important components in moving from questioning to confidence—self-awareness tops them all.
The Essential Need for Cultivating and Growing Leadership Self-Awareness
Leadership self-awareness is essential to long term efficacy and resilience. Yet, self-awareness must be cultivated and grown. Only 10-15% of al leaders are truly self-aware. Read more to better understand the need.
Setting Direction as a Leader: Pointing, Showing, and Clearing the Way
Setting direction as a leader is a multifaceted task. It requires pointing the way, showing the way, and clearing the way. Your team is depending on it.
The Art of Leadership: Balancing Assertiveness and Empowerment
Good leadership requires both assertiveness and empowerment. But a leader must know what to be assertive about and what good empowerment looks like.
Discerning Leadership: Addressing Three Core Longings
Every person has three core longings. And as a leader, you need to be aware and understand how you might address these longings in tangible ways for the sake of the individual and the organization.
Leading Long: The Absolute Need for Endurance, Perseverance, and Resilience
Leadership longevity and effectiveness require three indispensable traits that are unique yet complimentary. Most leaders need to consider these virtues and be intentional about growing them.
Unlocking Genuine Leadership: The Power of Authentic Influence
Leadership authority is not the same as leadership influence. Getting this right could make a significant difference in your effectiveness, longevity, and sustainability as a leader.
Unlocking the Essence of Leadership: Exploring the Heart of Leadership
The essence of leadership lies with the heart of the leader. But what do we mean by “heart” and how can we tell what type of leadership heart we have?