America is one of the wealthiest countries but also one of the most stressed out. According to Gallup’s 2019 Global Emotions Report, 55% of Americans feel stressed for much of each day. Here are five actions to help you move from stressed to satisfied.
Read more6 Times When You Should NOT Make a Decision
Making good decisions not only requires wise counsel and accurate information, it also requires knowing when to make a decision and when to hold off. Here are 6 times when it is better to delay a decision until you are in a better state to make it.
Read moreFaith and Work: How to Be a Christian at Work Without Ruining Your Leadership Effectiveness
Christians in the marketplace – it’s where many of us spend the greatest amount of our time, yet our spiritual impact can be limited by our own attitudes and behaviors. Here are six ways to be a Christian at work without ruining your reputation for Jesus. After all, Jesus calls us to be different… not annoying.
Read more15 Things That Will Deplete Your Credibility Bank
Here are 15 things that will quickly deplete your credibility bank and subsequently chip away at your leadership influence.
Read moreAre You Emotionally Tone Deaf? Here Are 10 Ways to Tell
How would you know if you were actually blind to your own gaps in emotional intelligence? Here are 10 signs that you might be emotionally tone deaf.
Read more6 Tips to Avoid Leadership Burnout [Hint: Don’t Work Less]
Many people attribute burnout to their jobs. But in reality, what is happening at work is only one contributor to stress and burnout. While stress is always going to be a part of life, there are ways to limit or avoid the negative effects of burnout. Here are 6 tips that can help.
Read more7 Ways to Become a Focused Leader [INFOGRAPHIC]
Leaders who strive towards being a laser with a few focused priorities are able to have a greater impact than those who jump from one "good" thing to the next. The following infographic outlines 7 ways to become a focused leader.
Read more4 Questions That Will Make the Difference in Choosing Your Next Job
Whether you are 22 or 52, there is a very good chance that you will experience a time when you are trying to figure out “what next?” Over the past 20 years, I have talked with many different men and women, both younger and older, as they wrestle with decisions regarding whether to stay at a job or leave or which out of two or three options may be best.
Read moreLeadership - It's not "Rocket Surgery"
A friend would often say "this isn't rocket surgery" as a humorous way to affirm that being good at something requires resolute desire and dedication to improvement, more than intellect and natural ability. Leadership growth is a matter of the heart.
Read moreAs They Say, "It's lonely at the Top!"
“It’s lonely at the top!” – Why have people said this for years? Because it’s true! The weight of your responsibilities can be heavy without someone to talk them through with. You are not alone in feeling this way.
Read moreWhy a Business Owner within Your Church May Need a Consultant
Leadership can be hard due to the many and varying challenges a leader faces, whether in a church or business context. Proverbs 15:22 reminds us to seek the counsel of wise people. And as a pastor, there may be business owners in your congregation that could be encouraged by the benefits of hiring a consultant. Here are the three main reasons why.
Read moreChronic Discontentment
“My job isn’t good enough.” “My salary isn’t good enough.” “My car isn’t good enough.” These are all symptoms of what I like to call chronic discontentment. And this discontentment can unknowingly creep into other areas of our lives. Here are three ways to combat it.
Read moreCritical Thinker Vs. Critical Person: Which Are You? [Infographic]
There is often a fine line yet big difference between a person who thinks critically and a person who is critical. This infographic explains how you can tell the difference.
Read more4 Critical Practices to Increase Emotional Resilience in Leadership
Leadership can be incredibly difficult. What do we do when we hear that emotionally charged, negative internal whisper to just give up? Here are 4 key practices a leader can implement immediately to increase their emotional resilience.
Read moreThe Anatomy of a Blind Spot
Often, we are shocked that others are unaware of their blind spots when they are so obvious to us. But guess what - others have said the same thing about you! Here are 6 characteristics that make up the anatomy of a blind spot.
Read moreHow to Get More Done in Less Time
The simplest solution to getting more done in less time is counterintuitive and may surprise you.
Read more7 Ways to Focus Better [On What's Most Important]
Focus is hard work. There are an ever-growing number of things competing for our attention that can distract us from focusing. So how do you learn to focus better on what's most important? Here are seven of the best ways that we have found.
Read moreHate Your Job? Read This Before Quitting
Sometimes a change in jobs can provide new experiences and opportunities, but quitting your job can also be a sign of something going on in you… something not so noble or healthy. Before you quit, ask yourself these questions.
Read more5 Characteristics of Leaders with GRIT
Here are 5 characteristics of a Gritty leader. How Gritty are you?
Read more10 Lies Leaders Believe
It's easy to get caught up in the power of a leadership position. But it's important to maintain a truthful view of yourself and to not become inflated. Look out for these 10 lies that leaders often believe.
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