There is a level of excitement that comes with anything new. But it doesn’t take long for new to become normal and that excitement to dissipate. Once normalcy settles in, our natural response is to start looking for something different. . So when the stage design has been the same for three months, we start […]
Church Unique
Tuesday’s post focused on the need to identify our church”s strengths and communicate the true value we offer to Christ”s seekers and followers. Recently, I read Church Unique as a part of a coaching network with Tony Morgan. In his book, Will Mancini provides an incredible process for any leadership team seeking a better understanding and use […]
Great Expectations
As a transplant to Atlanta, I enjoy visiting the different “touristy” spots to learn more about the city. Historical sites in particular catch my attention. At one of the first museums I visited, I took the chance to watch the “feature film”. (Yep. I”m the guy who watches those 20 minute black-and-white documentaries with voiceovers […]
Buy In / Buy Out
For every idea we buy into, we buy out of an array of alternatives. When we buy into a fundraising campaign, we may be buying out of a campaign for serving, evangelism, or small groups. When we buy into a men”s retreat, we may be buying out of an event for moms, families, or singles. […]
Keeping It Positive Even When It’s Not Perfect
Casey Ross of Browns Bridge Community Church (North Point Ministries) offered great insights last week regarding guest experiences. Using a Disney concept, he challenged us to identify “combustion points” within our programming environments that can quickly turn an experience from positive to negative. While not every combustion point can be entirely avoided, recognizing and responding […]
The Power of Empowerment
Too often, delegation is mislabeled as “empowerment”. It is an easy mistake likely made more often than we each realize. Delegation and empowerment can seem very similar, especially for the naturally task-oriented leader. But considering both their components and outcomes, it is clear that the two are drastically different. Delegation = Responsibility […]
Change That Fits [published on TonyMorganLive.com]
My latest contribution to TonyMorganLive.com focuses on creating change that fits the context of your specific organization. Read it over here. I’d love to get your thoughts!
Excuse me, are you making an excuse?
The problem with our own excuses is that we very much want to believe them. They begin with something that we are afraid to do. Then we rationalize inaction by falsifying barriers that either do not exist or should not be determinants. “I cannot start project B because ____________ hasn’t finished project A.” “I cannot approach that situation with […]
Making Waves
Some people are wave makers. They are not afraid to disrupt the status quo and fight for serious change. Others are wave riders. They may lack the knowledge, influence, or courage to initiate change. But as soon as someone gets it started, they’re ready to jump on. Don’t try counting the number of wave riders […]
Thoughts from Catalyst One Day
Today, I had the chance to attend my first Catalyst One Day event. The focus for the day was organizational culture. If you know anything about me, you can only imagine how excited I was to hear Andy Stanley and Craig Groeschel unpack this topic. In reviewing the day, I figured I”d share a few […]