A Decade of Top Reflections from Coaching Leaders
Thank you for the eight years of readership. As we wrap things up, this article will serve two purposes: Share critical leader insights I hope you’ll tuck away and consider for the future. Invite you into a next step of engagement with me through my non-profit, Promised Land Living where [...]
The Art of Communicating Expectations
Clarity is Kindness The ability to communicate expectations effectively is a cornerstone of success in both personal and professional relationships. Expectations, when left unclear or unspoken, can lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and breakdowns in trust. Yet, even with its importance, clearly articulating expectations can be daunting. For many, fears of [...]
Busy Leaders: Vanity or Valor?
“We’re busy because we are vain and lazy…” that’s a quote from Eugene Peterson, a man who has dedicated a part of his life translating the Bible into a contemporary version called the Message. It would seem that this would keep him pretty busy, and that he could hardly comment on [...]
Think Fast and Slow
I looked down at the boats meandering through the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa hotel lobby in Palm Springs. These folks that I train and minister to live such different lives than me, yet each year for the past seven years, they have flown me out to the [...]
Letting Someone Go Without Firing Them
Mrs. Clark is a strong and effective leader. She is an activator, full of passion for the work of developing strong leaders and creates cohesive teams in all areas of the company. At first glance, one would think that her positivity would cloud her judgment of being firm or direct. [...]
Wielding Humor Wisely as Leaders
Apt and Witty Humor as Leaders I recently read a witty joke from Alexandre Ledru-Rollin. The joke went like this: “There go my people. I must find out where they’re going so I can lead them.” Did you let out a little chuckle when you read this? Maybe you shared [...]