Every organization has a culture. It might not be written down anywhere, but everyone experiences it. People know the culture so well that it shapes the patterns of behavior, the decision-making process, and how people get things done. Culture is difficult to define but it...
I had a person tell me this past week that they had the gift of de-escalating conflict. I asked them what they meant by that and they said that they were able to calm situations down no matter what was happening around him. Wow! That...
I love the SDI because it is simple and easy to apply to every relationship. It can be a game changer in building healthy productive relationships whether it be your family, work, or ministry. As great as the assessment is, it is about to get...
The insights one gains about people through SDI is powerful and can be life changing. Immediately after a training event I will get the question about whether it is possible to apply SDI to parenting. There is no research on this topic nor have there...
Recognizing people for their contributions is critical to valuing people in your ministry. Everyone of us appreciates being recognized for a job well done. So why are we so stingy about delivering thank you’s and appreciation to volunteers and teams? Maybe we need to think...
Most people think that anger is found in the RED MVS (performance). I can understand why they may think that way. When a RED expresses anger it can be a “memorable experience.” What I mean is that RED anger can feel harsh and intense. Language...
The Bible casts a vision for the church that I call CommUNITY. “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; ‘ one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and...
We all love encouragement! Whether it is from your spouse or your teammate, we all need encouragement. Life can be hard and even brutal at times. As the Bible says, “A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!”...
It is in vogue these days to focus on our strengths rather than try to get better at our weaknesses. This trend began with the book Strength Finders pioneered by Don Clifton, written by Tom Rath and published by Gallop. The premise of the book...
The relational training you have received utilizing the SDI is helpful in so many ways because we are relational people. To get work done in ministry or work, we need to be able to navigate relationships successfully. However, your training and understanding goes beyond the...
