Mike BonemLeaders need to keep their eyes on the horizon. Easier said than done. Just ask a basketball point guard.
We often make leadership more puzzling than it needs to be.
It’s only a small step to go from the reality of responsibility to a misguided attempt to be in control.
Many of the difficulties leadership face are caused by unforced errors, not powerful opponents.
Leaders today are experiencing the jarring dissonance of a variety of mixed messages.
Mixed messages are unintentional, but they can create a mountain of frustration for leaders. They’re also avoidable in most cases.
Miscommunication is a major source of problems and conflict in churches and ministries. I am not talking about cases where someone blatantly lies or misleads.…
Moon shots are not just for NASA. Every church and ministry should have a bold, compelling, God-given mission that builds excitement and commitment.
“A person with no constituents is not a leader.”
This post is adapted from my new book, The Art of Leading Change: Ten Perspectives on the Messiness of Ministry. In many arenas of life,…