What Every Leader Must Own
I’m a leader who believes wholeheartedly in delegating – not in an effort to get rid of work but to give our teammates the opportunity to grow, to take...
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Get Out of the Way
Last week I had one of those fulfilling, rewarding, crazy and chaotic mornings with several planned and pop-up calls and conversations with clients. Fulfilling and rewarding because I love...
How to Lead with Confidence
Showing confidence while you lead is extremely important. I’ve found there are two types of leaders when it comes to how they express their confidence. A Confident Leader –...
7 Tips for Preparing for a Critical Conversation
I’ve said before that having a critical conversation with a teammate doesn’t have to be a negative encounter. I’ve had some of my best coaching and growth conversations with...
Create a Fulfilling Workplace
The team leader has a huge impact on what motivates their teammates. What brings your teammates to work each day? The Check The check is all about working for...
Make the Tough Call
The willingness to make the tough call is one characteristic that separates those who like to talk about leadership from those who take it one step further and live...
Are You Growing or Swelling?
“Every man who takes office in Washington either grows or swells, and when I give a man an office, I watch him carefully to see whether he is growing...
Entitled or Responsible: A Leadership Choice
“‘I’m entitled’ or ‘I’m responsible.’ It’s a personal choice/decision that makes all the difference.” – Mark Oakes These two very different choices in our attitudes and our actions really...
The Difference Between Coaching Needs and Character Issues
Leaders, how do you determine if your teammate needs more coaching, or if the issue at hand goes much deeper, involving the individual’s character? Remember, every student learns differently...
Don’t Let Things Get Weird
“I tell my staff everything has a season. One day we’re not going to be the coolest church. Nothing is forever. As soon as somebody thinks forever, that’s when...