Moving from Texas to join the staff at Willow Creek in the midst of a global pandemic in early 2020 was something I didn't see coming. We really sensed a clear "call" to jump into the fire and help rebuild a struggling church that had meant so much to us over the previous three decades.
Read MoreLife is too short to spend any more time working in an environment where only one brain is required. I decided a few years ago I would finish my career working on collaborative teams, where voices are heard and encouraged, where ideas are welcome, where the unique gifting of each team member is valued and developed.
Read MoreI was at the Global Leadership Summit when I heard Craig Groeschel say that because of Covid, “A lot of you find yourselves leading through the dip.” I heard that and said loudly, “I didn’t find myself leading through the dip. I freaking signed-up for the dip!”
Read MoreHealthy leaders never stop learning from others, regardless of how successful they get. They may not be able to sit through 100% of every conference they speak at, but when you look at the routine of their life—they know they still have much to learn. Healthy leaders exercise the humility that it takes to be a keynote speaker one day, and sit in the front row taking notes the next.
Read MoreOur brains naturally create a narrative about the behavior of others. When something bad happens—someone cuts us off in traffic, a friend stops reaching out, a coworker takes credit for our work—we instantly assume negative things about the other person. We assume we know his motivation, and we often ascribe ill intent with no real facts.
Read MoreNobody's perfect. But let’s do everything we can to have men and women of integrity leading our organizations.
Read MoreI’ve had some great bosses. I’ve also had some really unhealthy bosses. If you work for the same person very long, you’ll find sometimes they are very healthy, and other seasons when they are stressed and unhealthy. I’m sure the same could be said of me.
Read MoreStop giving experience so much weight. Spend more time developing a culture where leaders can learn and grow and thrive, and then go out and find some leaders—regardless of their experience.
Read MoreI want to be relevant well into old age. And I want to do that through pouring into those who have most of their life in front of them. Who’s with me?
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