Mike BonemHow do you react if you’re told, “We want a strong leader”? The best responses may be caution and curiosity.
Frustrated by the self-serving decisions of the people you lead?
For the last 16 months, churches have had little appetite for visioning or strategic planning. This makes perfect sense. In the middle of a pandemic,…
Is your leadership being evaluated on the wrong criteria?
MikeTwo quotes from the news last week caught my attention. As Italy began to loosen its restrictions, an NPR reporter reminded listeners of the early days…
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…
This is an unprecedented time in which to lead any kind of organization – church, ministry, business, school, government. That much is obvious.
Two of my first cars had manual transmission, and I still enjoy driving a stick shift. But if you ask why I enjoy it, I can’t give a good answer other than “it’s fun.” In truth, it doesn’t make sense. An automatic transmission is less work and doesn’t require that I pay attention to the high pitch whine of an engine that is ready for the next gear. Automatics are easier to drive in stop-and-go traffic or when you’re stopped on a hill. My preference isn’t rational, but that doesn’t change my mind.