Competencies

I encounter many leaders who claim to want delegation to be a part of their leadership. They know the value, but they are often frustrated with the results they receive on delegated projects. Here are five reasons delegation fails.

There must be a balance between vision and performance, between leadership and management, and between change and continuity.

Giving advice is a tricky task. A lot of times people aren’t actually searching to hear what you have to say about a given situation. They want you to listen so they can think out loud. Occasionally, someone will open up and vulnerably ask for your opinion on a situation. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind if you find yourself in this position.

Since leaders are always pushing ahead into unchartered realms, they must be prepared to take intelligent, calculated risks.

Successful church leaders naturally think differently than the majority of church leaders. It’s one of the things that set them apart. The good news is you can learn to think just like them. Here are five ways successful church leaders think differently.

We can be more productive if we take time to rest.

The healthy leader ponders the tension, and looks for ways to give away responsibility. The healthy leader actively pursues delegating.

Here are four downsides to every message, announcement, meeting, or event being the most important one in human history, ever.

Are you new to ministry? If so, there are some things that you should know and do.

I’ve learned in leading change there are a few common objections to change. If you know a change is necessary, understanding why someone is objecting may help you respond accordingly.

Strategic decisions are a discipline and a practice; but leaders, the better decisions we make, the better our organizations will be. Let’s be strategic.

Are you a critical thinker? Think about it. Leaders need to cultivate and practice critical thinking skills.