Competencies

Most people have never walked a tightrope, but anyone who has watched someone do it knows balance is the ultimate key to staying upright. The same holds true for leadership. Balance is the key, and Rick addresses several significant characteristics of leadership that can be perverted from good to bad. He shows two sides of the coin in five classic examples.

There are many leadership mistakes we make as pastors. I’m certain I make one nearly every day. This post is only about one mistake. Only one, but one of the worst.

By definition, leaders have too many responsibilities on their plate. This is what distinguishes leaders from non-leaders – the ability to think it through...

It’s not enough to have an attitude of tolerating and accepting failure. We must have an attitude of intentional testing and experimentation.

Use these suggestions to alter your church decision-making process and create a positive experience for you and your church community.

Every decision you make, and every risk you lead your organization to take will require an investment of some of your leadership equity (the trust people place in you). Here are five thoughts on how to do it right.

I know a particular leader who is very conscientious and has a hard time giving away power to others. To be sure that things...

As God’s people, we are to live the reality of who He has declared us to be. He has rescued us and given us...

Our car had broken down. It was just before Christmas Day. Passers-by crowded around. The driver had just stopped briefly to buy something and...

Reflections on the article, These Are the Long Term Effects of Multi-tasking. If you are taking a mini-break from one of your multiple unfinished tasks...

Most leaders I know are wrestling with time. To be more accurate, they are actually wrestling with priorities. We have time for a lot of...

I remember walking through a crisis situation with a friend of mine, and I was amazed at the transformation in my friend’s life. He...