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Creative Leadership
The First Requirement of a Leader
There are many principles a great leader needs to know about self-discipline, motivation, influence, skill, and much more. However, if…
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The Incredibly High Price Leaders Pay When They Become Jerks
During the last few years, you may not realize the surprising number of high level leaders who have been dismissed,…
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The Problem with Turning Over Your Time and Calendar to an Assistant
One of the great benefits of being a leader is having access to a staff. Unless you’re a leader working…
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Leaders: There May Be a Better Alternative Than Hiring Full Time Employees
As churches and ministries grow, most pastors and leaders are convinced they need to hire more full time employees. Perhaps…
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The Downside of Success: It Can Hide Problems
As hard as it may be to believe (insert chuckle), there have actually been a number of situations where organizations…
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Five Things Leaders Get Wrong When It Comes To Building Great Teams
Building great, creative teams is an art. Like an athletic coach, the key isn’t just maximizing the talent of each…
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Leaders: Why You May Need a Better Assistant
One of the greatest challenges I see with leaders across the country is that in spite of their talent, ability,…
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You Might Be In Charge – But That Doesn’t Make You A Leader
A few years ago I consulted with the media department of a major, national organization. The woman in charge of…
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Hiring People? Don’t Take Their Experience At Face Value
I’m amazed at the number of churches, ministries, and nonprofits who hire people in high-level positions without checking references or…
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When To Intervene When Things Go Wrong
My father, Dr. Bill Cooke (above) was a mainline denominational pastor, and during the late 60’s and early 70’s he…
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