Become a Better Leader in 30 Days

Become a Better Leader in 30 Days

Become a Better Leader in 30 Days by Steve Richardson is not a specifically Christian book, but it is written like a devotional. In 30 brief sections (just 1-3 pages each), Richardson gives you a principle to reflect on along with an activity to incorporate that...

Sovereign foundations and soap box derbies

In Bobby Clinton’s classic book The Making of a Leader, he writes about the concept of “sovereign foundations”– the contexts a person was born into that give shape to their lives. That could include the family they were born into, any disabilities they have, the...

Recruiting vs. developing

The number one need in organizations is leaders. There always seems to be a shortage of leaders compared to the needs and opportunities that are out there. In my coaching practice, I see that the quickest way to get more leaders is simply to recruit more leaders that...

Don’t make them sit on the board

  Boards are important– I know that. But consider giftedness when you’re looking at where to plug people into leadership. There are almost certainly some people in your congregation or ministry who would love to get involved in local outreach ministries...

Do what increases sustainability

  Most days, we’re trying to get stuff done. But in getting stuff done, we have a choice. We can just get something off of our list or we can be selective. Which of the things on my list– if done– will make the rest of my work easier or more...