Category Archives: Short Thoughts

I have served on many committees and most tried to achieve consensus when members had opposing points of view. Consensus has always been considered an amicable compromise . . . a way to avert an impasse and move on with … Continue reading →

During a recent teaching session, one of the students shared their personal mission statement – written over 20 years ago. “To constantly seek more knowledge and understanding of Jesus Christ and develop an ever increasing relationship with Him. To teach … Continue reading →

The publisher completed their work on my book, For the Sake of the House: organizational and leadership requirements for the 21st century church. It should be available shortly . . . hard cover, soft cover (paperback), and as an e-book. I’ll … Continue reading →

When is the experience and expertise of the older generations irrelevant? When do we discard the leadership skills and wisdom learned through years of experience? I struggle with this. The management and leadership concepts practiced in past generations are typically … Continue reading →

Do you remember the television show Truth or Consequences? On the show, people had to answer a trivia question correctly (usually an off-the-wall question that no one would be able to answer correctly, or a bad joke) and had about … Continue reading →

I have been asked to post this again . . . move it ‘up to the top.’   I struggle with this . . . we all do to some degree. We all want to be recognized for what we … Continue reading →

Leaders strengthen others when they give their own power away. This is a paradox that can prove true only by leaders who have bowed their hearts and knees as servants of the King.

For over six decades, Warren Bennis has been studying leadership. In a 2007 article penned for American Psychologist’s special issue on leadership, Bennis admittedly asserts there is still such a small body of knowledge of which he is certain. This … Continue reading →

Think about this . . . It is inconceivable to presume a person can function as an astrophysicist or surgeon without formal training and experience. Yet, we place a person in a position of leadership without providing him or her … Continue reading →

As we move further into this century, theorists, sociologists, and other researchers observe how critical it is that those who serve in leadership positions understand followership – not only from the perspective of understanding those they lead, but from the … Continue reading →