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What “The Productivity Bump” Could Mean For Your Church, Ministry, or Nonprofit
When the pandemic went into full swing and the lockdowns began, I was working with a ministry client who also…
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Maximize Your Impact by Training Your Team
Here’s a situation at churches and ministries I encounter from time to time: A leader with great gifts plants a…
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Why Creativity Doesn’t Happen by Committee
I’ve written before that “brainstorming” simply doesn’t work. If you want to get together with friends and kick around a…
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In a Bad Economy, Don’t Cut Back Your Marketing – Just Re-Focus
Way back in 2008 I wrote a post on how churches, ministries, and non-profits can survive an economic downturn. If…
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Leaders: Ready for a Change at Your Organization? Now is the Time
I doubt there’s a pastor or ministry leader in the world who doesn’t want to change something. It might be…
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Notes on Sunday’s Live Streamed Church Services
Since our local church building was closed here in Los Angeles on Sunday because of COVID-19, I stayed at home,…
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The Speed of the Leader Versus The Speed of the Team
My wife Kathleen taught me another valuable lesson last week: I operate at a faster speed than most people, and…
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This is the Age of Nimble
Bureaucracy is dead, and this is the age of “nimble.” Trust me on this – if your organization has silos, turf…
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My Most Popular Blog Posts of 2019
At the close of every year it’s interesting (at least for me) to see what I’ve written that resonates the…
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Why True Leaders Are Encouragers
There’s a good reason so many books, websites, and leadership resources talk about the importance of encouragement. As Goethe said…
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