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 […]
Moving From Management to Leadership
If you’re looking to cultivate a healthy team, look no further than the mirror; a healthy team starts with a healthy leader. But how do you know if you’re a healthy leader? The first step to becoming a healthy leader is being able to lead yourself, according to Matt Tresidder, CEO and co-founder of Leadr, […]
Executive Leaders: 3 Steps to Mastering Your Responsibilities
Sometimes, we just wish we could be good at everything. As executive leaders and pastors, our job is incredibly broad. Simultaneously we need to discover vision, build a strategic plan, manage the business, pastor our staff, equip our volunteers, and support our pastor, all while forming people spiritually, building a healthy culture, and meeting the […]
Leadership Transition: 3 Strategies for Getting it Right
I’ve seen countless leadership transitions in the local church. During my 20-plus years of serving in pastoral positions and executive leadership coaching, I’ve had a front-row seat to transitions occurring in local churches, both large and small. But many of these transitions, despite the best efforts of those who led them, are more accurately characterized […]
Five Musts Leading into 2019
A new calendar year provides an opportunistic and important time to lead splendiferously. The following are three powerful questions to ask yourself, followed by five ways to lead well into 2019. What would make 2019 a successful year? How will 2019 results be different than years prior? What personal rhythms will help you be the […]
Tool, Talent, or Treasure? The Key to Keeping Talented Staff on Your Team
As an executive leader of one of the largest staffing companies in the church and non-profit space, I’ve learned some key things about people and why they are dissatisfied with their work. Speaking with transitioning employees is what we do, and it may surprise you why most people decide to leave their current job for […]