A Group of People We All Need

A Group of People We All Need

Have you ever heard the expression “Personal Board of Directors?” Several times in the Bible, Proverbs says we need a “Multitude of Counselors.”  In my forty-plus years of leading organizations, I learned by experience that this is the truth! But unfortunately, in my...
How To Succeed As A Team

How To Succeed As A Team

I have always been fascinated by the teams that succeed while others fail. The same is true in sports, business, or non-profit organizations.  Here are 4 Things Teams Need to Succeed 1.  A team needs a purpose that excites them. Every team needs to be inspired.  2.  A...
Putting Paperwork before “Peoplework”

Putting Paperwork before “Peoplework”

Both paperwork and peoplework are important. However, paperwork should be a means to the end. The end is peoplework! Signs of a Paper Pusher Consider people as interruptions. Tend to run over people (insensitive). Not good listeners.  Impatient, tend to say, “Out with...
#1 Leadership Hang-up

#1 Leadership Hang-up

The number one leadership hang-up is top-down leadership. This pattern happens when the leader acts like a dictator. They bark orders to the people under them and expect everyone to jump.   Let me suggest a better way of leading. It is called servant leadership....