MikeLately I’ve been thinking about the “Stockdale paradox.” Not familiar with it? The concept is from Jim Collins’ book Good to Great. Admiral Jim Stockdale…
Communication is one of a leaders most important responsibilities and most powerful tools. Even though effective communication is known to be vital, it is frequently…
One pastor that I talked to last week has ordered a batch of infrared thermometers, in anticipation of doing temperature checks at the door when…
I have been a long distance runner since middle school. I have run hundreds of races, ranging in length from 1 mile to 26.2 (marathon)…
Like all of you, I’ve spent a lot of time the last month in video meetings and phone calls. Most of mine have been with…
This strange time of isolation is surprisingly one of the loudest seasons I have ever experienced. The TV features a different “breaking news” story every few minutes that seems even more urgent than the last.
This is an unprecedented time in which to lead any kind of organization – church, ministry, business, school, government. That much is obvious.
The helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 others had many tragic storylines. One that struck me is that the helicopter had almost risen above the clouds before it began its fateful descent.
There is always a price to be paid in leadership. In stressful and uncertain times, when leaders need to step up more than ever, that price tends to be much higher. But just like a car engine, if you run above the red line for too long, damage will occur.