Leadership
Margin Defined… (A Re-Post)
Great Article on "Being Excellent" by Tony Schwartz
I’m always looking for content that is value-adding, & I was recently given a link to an article that I LOVED!!! It’s called, “Six Keys to Being Excellent at Anything” written by a guy named Tony Schwartz. It’s FREE and you can read it here. He’s principles come from his book that I’m actually reading…
Read MoreThoughts on Vision Statements and Core Values
The easiest definition I can give to what a vision statement is supposed to be is this: A One Sentence Job Description of How your Organization is Winning. In other words, we know we’re winning when… Core Values then simply become the various filters for how that looks in different areas or arenas of your…
Read More"Not everyone is intended to take the entire journey with you."
Several years ago, I heard John Maxwell make this statement and I’ve never forgotten it. The reason is because, in leadership, the pressure of building the team is always before you. However, the reality of your team is so huge: 1. Your team will make or break your vision. It is impossible to accomplish the…
Read MoreNLC's Prayer and Fasting Day – 7 Specifics for Prayer
Hey Next Level Church, I’m excited about all that God is doing in & through our church, & I believe today is going to be a great day as we pray & fast across Southwest Florida for God to move, personally, corporately, & throughout our community. Per the talk from yesterday’s P90X – Part 2…
Read MoreSacrificing the Futire for the Prezent or the Present for the Future?
Everyday we make this choice
Read MoreA Thought on Creative Thought.
This quote from Seth Godin’s blog is unreal!!! “Simple example: start a blog and post once a day on how your favorite company can improve its products or its service. Do it every day for a month, one new, actionable idea each and every day. Within a few weeks, you’ll notice the change in the…
Read MoreExcuse me sir, Would you like to be my Mentor?
I am a huge advocate of having mentors. I have been blessed to have some incredible mentors through the years. I know I wouldn’t be who I am and where I am today without the mentors who have poured into me over the years. Here are a few thoughts on the whole Mentor Concept: 1.…
Read MoreSlaying the Monster of Sunday (a help for communicators)
Taming the Monster of Sunday (Help for Pastors under Pressure) One of the most taxing things about being a lead pastor is the drain of having to come up with completely new, creative, thought-provoking, challenging, engaging, funny, life-changing content every 7 days. I like to call it the Monster of Sunday. It’s always licking at…
Read MoreMistake in Pricing creates a Great Opportunity for Church Leadership Teams!
Hey everyone, I just had to tell you that, due to a clerical error, my book, The Up the Middle Church, is now available in digital form (E-Book & Kindle) for only $2.95! This is a SCREAMING GOOD DEAL FOR YOU and your leadership teams. Take advantage of it today, because honestly, I don’t know…
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