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What does a leader do? This is a good question since leadership feels like juggling too many things at once. Have you been there? So the answer to this question can be complex and varies in opinion based on who is asked. But the reality is, that leaders do a lot that is unseen and…
Every leader navigates forgiving people and trusting them. Have you been there? This is an ongoing challenge that requires wisdom, patience, and skill. How we handle this can bring peace and growth or chaos and strife. Being a leader gives influence and responsibility, which means, we have to do what’s best for everyone and not…
As a leader, what are you afraid of? We all have an answer because fear is something we’re navigating. For some, it’s overwhelming and paralyzing. For others, it’s manageable and then, there are individuals who have found freedom from fear and are moving forward. No matter what fear you’re facing, God can set us free….
One of the greatest stories ever told is David and Goliath. It’s the ultimate underdog story that gives us hope that we can overcome too. It’s a miracle story about a teenage boy from a poor family, who was a shepherd of his father’s sheep. He then is anointed as king which sets up the…
The eight basic emotions we have are Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, Surprise, Anticipation, Anger, and Trust. This comes from a scientist named Robert Plutchik. As leaders, we experience all of these emotions multiple times a day and sometimes in one meeting. Have you been there? I have. But this is part of what we navigate…
Working out and exercising does our bodies good. The Bible says that it profits us. “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 We know eternity is more important; however, it is good and it helps us to…
Great leaders are consistent. One of the greatest traits of a leader is consistency. Being steady through the ups and the downs is huge and being faithful in both the small and big things opens great doors. But it all starts with consistency. Anyone can start something, but it’s those who finish that leave a…
Change is constant and if we’re going to be relevant leaders, we must change too. If we’re going to reach our full potential, we have to change. Anything that is growing is changing and anything that is stuck is not. This a part of the leadership journey we must embrace and as we grow older,…
Leadership is defined as influence. This must be valued and respected because having influence is a massive responsibility. Much of this responsibility centers around talking as a leader. How we talk and communicate can open hearts or shut hearts. It can open doors or close doors. It can give favor or cause favor to be…
Being a leader is a challenge; being a leader in ministry is a challenge on another level. To be a leader in the church is an honor. “This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.” 1 Timothy 3:1 We see that leadership is an honorable…