Are You Losing Great Talent Because of These Recruiting Missteps?
Are You Losing Great Talent Because of These Recruiting Missteps? You’ve found the perfect candidate. Their resume checks all the boxes. Their initial interview was impressive. You can already picture them thriving on your team. Then they accept a position somewhere else. What went wrong? Over decades of ministry experience, we’ve watched incredible organizations […]
The Leadership Crisis No One is Talking About
Have you noticed how many organizations put leaders in positions without properly preparing them? This creates a leadership pipeline that’s running dry—a crisis that affects teams everywhere but rarely makes headlines. Mac Lake recently opened up about this problem on the Slingshot Group Podcast, sharing a moment that changed his leadership journey forever. […]
How to Trust God During Leadership Transitions
Transitions can feel like standing at a crossroads with no clear direction. The waiting season is often uncomfortable and filled with questions and uncertainty. But it’s also a time when God does some of His deepest work in our lives. Though challenging, these moments can shape and refine us in unexpected ways. When we embrace […]
Spring Forward: 5 Leadership Dashboard Checks for a Healthy Year Ahead
Spring has a way of waking us up. The days get longer, the light a little brighter, and something in the air stirs us to pause, take stock, and lean into what’s next. It’s the perfect season for leaders to step back and evaluate—not just what’s getting done, but how we’re doing and where we’re […]
5 Steps to Stand Out in the Job Search Process
Preparation is key when pursuing a new leadership role, but job transitions can feel overwhelming. There are resumes to update, interviews to navigate, and new cultures to learn. With the right approach, though, the process becomes less daunting and more of an opportunity to tell your story and connect with a team that fits your […]
How to Be Ready for What’s Next in Your Leadership Journey
In leadership, change isn’t just possible; it’s inevitable. The best leaders recognize that seasons shift and opportunities evolve. Staying ready means being proactive about personal and professional growth, even if you’re not searching for a new role. When you invest in your development, you’re positioning yourself to advance your organization and step confidently into the […]
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How to Adapt to Today’s Workforce Expectations
Attracting the right leaders is challenging because expectations have shifted, especially after the pandemic. Organizations must adapt by offering flexibility and a compelling value proposition that resonates with top talent. New Priorities: Flexibility and Well-Being Today’s leaders are open to new opportunities, even while employed. To stand out, your organization needs to offer more than […]
Where Have the High Schoolers Gone? 3
Mowing my lawn. Grocery shopping. Filling the gas tank. These are all tasks I perform on a weekly basis. But here’s a new regularly occurring task I’ve recently added: handling calls from concerned lead, executive, or youth pastors troubled by the declining numbers in their youth group. We’ve greatly underestimated the pandemic’s impact on pre-teens […]
Kevin Queen – Intimacy Over Impact 2
Prioritizing Intimacy Over Impact Ministry burnout: We’ve all been there, or at least at the brink of it, when the pace and demands of ministry work feel like too much. But here’s the thing: Church leaders aren’t getting burned out because they’re spending too much time in prayer or in God’s Word. They’re getting burned […]