In J.R.R. Tolkien’s book, The Fellowship of the Ring, there is a character named Samwise Gamgee. Samwise is met with the struggle to find the courage to step out from his hometown, the Shire, and into a life of adventure and danger. Tolkien demonstrates the idea of fear keeping us from going further in life […]
Leaders are visionaries. They anticipate what is ahead and prepare accordingly. The ability to see things before others see them is a sign of a great leader. Anyone can report on what is currently happening, but a leader is able to report on what could happen in the future. They have an intuition that others […]
Leadership is about empowering others. Without power, productivity goes down. Check this out…
In my new book FAITHOLOGY:12 Ideas To Rock Your Faith I talk about the effects of “Mission Drift.” This Mission Drift occurs when we lose sight of the target we are aiming for. This can easily happen when it comes to our own life mission and organizations face it as well. Mission Drift happens to […]
Here are 4 questions to ask that will indicate someone’s strengths… A) What are their passions? The areas people are most passionate about usually involve their strengths. By simply listening to the ideas that ignite their excitement will give you clues to their unique gifts. Find out what they read about, think about, and ask […]
The greatest gap in life: Where you are to where you want to be. Check this out…
I have heard some leaders say, “It’s no my job to motivate others.” For whatever reason they think that people should be naturally motivated. But great leaders know that motivation is a continuous responsibility of a leader. Zig Ziglar said, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing–that’s why we recommend it […]
As leader’s we have to understand how to help people through unmet expectations. When an individual sets their sights on a specific expectation and is met with disappointment, the door to frustration and hopelessness opens up. Expectations are a great thing, but they can alter a person’s emotional state if not handled correctly. Many people […]
A title may describe you but your character will define you. Check out this video..
One of the greatest myths a leader is tempted to believe is this: A Leader Knows All The Answers. For some reason we have come to think that a leader is the one who always knows what needs to be done. They are superstars, that are masters at everything. This is a draining and unrealistic […]