03 Aug Am I Clear?
When they came to my office, it was obvious to me they had just had a fight. My perception was proved correct when they affirmed they indeed had just had a “good one”. Now, the issue isn’t as important as what we learned as we...
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22 Jul Bored Meetings?
Have you ever had a problem leading a board meeting? Usually it is with a person on the board who is difficult. I am posting a blog by Dr. Larry Shelton who explains why this often happens and how to get past it. Do board meetings...
19 Jun Supercharge Your Member’s Engagement
I remember being taught the old axiom, “Twenty percent of the people do eighty percent of work.” The belief that only twenty percent of your members will ever be involved in carrying out the mission needs to be challenged. I realize that this is true for...
03 May Is Your Leadership Suffering from Avoidance?
Everyone one of us has served under a leader that seemed reluctant to deal with a problem that is stifling the church. It seems obvious to everyone. It is the elephant in the room. The staff or lay leadership has raised the questions, but the...
06 Feb You Can’t Grow if You Don’t Have This
Have you ever been amazed by the lack of wisdom and immaturity that exists amongst the most educated and experienced people of the world? We all have stories about people that seem clueless. It seems like everyone else in the room is aware...