Leadership

One of the great temptations of ministry is what I have heard referred to as Adrenaline Addiction. If we’re not careful, the ministry (or any job or career, for that matter) can become this addictive sort of reality that sucks us in. This week I want to spent some time unpacking some thoughts on Adrenaline…

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At the end of the day, having a “Leader Mindset” is a both / and proposition. Great leaders must be great achievers as well. But not exclusively. This is where I think alot of leaders get tripped up. They forget that they are just as responsible for those they lead as they are for themselves.…

A fourth way an “Achiever Mindset” differs from a “Leader Mindset” is in the realm of Development. High Achievers are great at Self-Development. They love pushing themselves and learning new things. They love having their reality challenged and love climbing new mountains. High Leaders are great at Developing others. This is easier said then done.…

A third area where an “Achievers Mindset” differs from a “Leader Mindset” is in the realm of Motivation. High Achievers are Self-Motivated. Just look at any successful salesperson and you’ll see it’s true. If you want to be a high achiever, then you must learn to be self-motivated. High Leaders Motivate Others. In addition to…

A second difference between an “Achiever’s Mindset” and a “Leader Mindset” shows up in the realm of Goals. Achievers prioritize Personal Goals. It’s easy to fall into the tendency we all have to place our primary focus on personal goals rather than the goals of the team, the organization and the people we lead. Many…

I recently learned from John Maxwell that, “One of the most difficult transitions successful people have to make is moving from an “Achiever Mentality” to a “Leadership Mentality.” I do alot of coaching with church planters and pastors and when I learned that, it was as if a light bulb when on for in my…

Andy Stanley is by far the Master of Momentum in my book. I heard him give a talk about momentum a few years ago. I still remember his 3 points. They’re brilliant. 1. New. Anything New generates momentum. Everybody loves new. That’s why Gap changes their product line every 6 weeks. That’s why series preaching…

One underlooked and under-utilized momentum generator is Reactive Momentum. Okay, ready for this… Reactive Momentum is taking advantage of a specific win, in another direction. It’s like drafting in racing, or “boing-ing” somebody on a trampalene. (You know, when you jump near someone, & it sends them flying!!!) Let me illustrate Reactive Momentum. Reactive Momentum…