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How’s Your One-on-One Game?
Back in my early years of ministry, the idea of a one-on-one with my direct report was unheard of. As I think back, it wasn’t until 2014 that I was invited to my first one. As you may imagine, they have changed over the years. What was simply a report on all that I...
Protect Your People: Leading Teams with Integrity and Accountability
“No good deed goes unpunished.” It’s a phrase that rings especially true in teams with high-impact, reliable members, the ones who show up early, deliver quality, and rarely need micromanagement. Yet too often, their reward is more work, not more support. As leaders,...
Ditch the Grind: How Smart Leaders Build Harmony That Wins
A leader's work-life harmony doesn't exist in isolation—it should inspire and empower the entire team to experience the same balance. Leaders who model flexibility and intentional rhythms create a healthier, more engaged, and more productive workforce. Promote...
Is Your Check Engine Light On?
How to Overcome Leadership Anxiety Before It Wrecks Your Engine Every leader feels it—the pressure to make the next event bigger, the late-night restlessness, the “what ifs,” the pressure to perform, finding the next staff member, etc. Leadership anxiety is real, but...
The Paradox of Less: Staffing Down to Build Up the Kingdom
Why “Staffing Down” Might Be the Smartest Move Your Church Makes This Year In many churches, the moment growth accelerates, the instinct is to "staff up." The thinking goes: If we add more full-time ministry staff, we'll increase capacity and solve our bottlenecks....
Preparing for Growth: Intentional Delegation in Team Building
“God will send you people; do you have jobs ready for them when they show up?” That question from a wise mentor transformed my approach to team building. When I first stepped into full-time ministry, I was passionate about building teams. But as our ministry grew...
Let’s Lose the Eggshells – Hidden Barriers to Influence
You can't influence people who are protecting themselves from you. I know because I've had a few leaders who left some eggshells in my path. Actual influence starts where self-protection ends. I was unable to thrive in my role because I was just trying to survive....
How Pretending Diminishes Your Leadership
There’s a quiet revolution happening in leadership. Charisma is no longer enough. Today’s most transformative leaders are those willing to close the gap between who they are and how they lead, without pretending. That’s the heart of authentic leadership. It’s a...
