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...
The actions of leaders have profound and lasting impact on people and organizations. I’m sure you have been part of a ministry that was led by a leader whose actions caused chaos and it was the people who suffered the most. That is why it...
I was at a convention this past week sharing the training opportunities that Consentia Group offers around the TotalSDI, and a woman ran up to our booth and loudly proclaimed, “I learned though SDI that my husband is not a jerk! He’s just RED!” I had all...
Relationships are often challenging. This is especially true when you are working on teams or living in close proximity. Whether that difficult person for you is your spouse, your child, your boss, or your teammate, you need to find a way of relating that is...
We all have filters through which we see the world. They influence how we listen, the way we view other people, and our decisions. The reason we often struggle to work in unity is that our filters are in place, and we are not aware...
