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12 Traits of Inspired Leadership

"The authority by which the Christian leader leads is not power but love, not force but example, not coercion but reasoned persuasion. Leaders have power, but power is safe only in the hands of those who humble themselves to serve." - John Stott Inspired Leadership flows from a growing maturity on the part of the…

Here we go with the next 5 things from the list of 45 Things to Live well. It is often a great reminder as we think about some very practical things that authentic faith is walked out in real life. This "real" entails the body, soul and spirit. It is also good to remember…

Last night, while I lay thinking here, some What ifs crawled inside my ear and pranced and partied all night long and sang their same old What-if song: What if I'm dumb in school? What if they've closed the swimming pool? What if I get beat up? What if there's poison in my cup? What if I start to cry? What if…

In this restful audio reflection you prayerfully look back over your day. As you review your day, you ask God to bring those things to mind that He wishes. As you become aware of situations and feeling, you are invited to offer these back to God to perhaps hear what He might be saying and…

In this audio reflection, Michael leads us through some thoughts on John 8:33-46. Jesus is speaking about freedom and the fact that His words are truth and bring freedom. Jesus contrasts this with sin and lies which bring slavery. Often times we believe lies about ourselves or a situation, and these lies (that may have…

Many pastors I speak with confess that, in so many ways, they feel ill-equipped to lead a church community. Despite a great education, they don't feel as ready as they think they should, and the challenges of church life can bring the right kind of pressures that seem to expose these weaknesses. Every person is…

As we continue in our Character of Leadership Series, we will explore the trait of compassion. Compassion is our ability as people and as leaders to see the world through the eyes of another, to understand what motivates and inspires others, what gives them joy and what weighs heavy on them. It's different than empathy,…

I am cultivating silence in my life. It is not about eliminating the noise of life but becoming quiet in my mind and in my heart. I am cultivating rest in my life. Not inactivity but an interior stillness amidst everyday life which displaces driven-ness. I am cultivating weakness in my life. Being honest and…

The JoHari Window was designed by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham in 1955 and is a great tool to help leaders understand who they are as people and to identify their strengths and weaknesses. The JoHari Window is a powerful tool to assists leaders in understanding their weaknesses are often apparent to other by their actions, regardless of…

It has been said there are three ways to gain wisdom; 1) By reflection and thought, 2) From watching and learning from others and 3) By personal experience. The first two are perhaps the most expedient but if you are like me, sometimes you have to learn the hard way by experiencing it first hand.…

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12 Traits of Inspired Leadership

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A Terrible Case of the What if

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