What Kind of Creative Are You?
We’re all creative, because we’ve all been created in the image of a creative God. All people are not artistic, but all people are creative. I’ve written about that before. But what kind of creative are you? What kind of creative people fill the Teams you lead? That’s a huge question to ask, because as [...]
Hiring Three People for the Price of One
There’s a principle that’s never rung any truer in my life than it does right now. It’s a leadership principle, with specific regard to hiring practices. I stole the principle from an interview Floodgate did with some good folks at Credera and The Container Store. Here’s what they taught me… If you hire the right person, [...]
Eat, Drink, and Be Glad – A Leadership Lesson from Bruce Bochy
Bruce Bochy is the Manager of the San Francisco Giants. He lead his team to win the World Series in 2010, and last night, he lead his 2012 team to do it all over again. I’ve been following the Giants all season long. I’m particularly interested in Bochy’s leadership, so I’ve been watching carefully through [...]
Why Is It So Stinkin’ Hard to Work in a Church?
Being a full-time pastor was the most difficult profession I’ve ever experienced. I loved the people who I served alongside of, and God did some amazing things. But it was so taxing on me – emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I almost lost my family. For many pastors and leaders who get paid by their churches, [...]