Characteristics of the Emotionally Unhealthy Leader
Here are four core qualities of an emotionally unhealthy leader.
Pete ScazzeroHere are four core qualities of an emotionally unhealthy leader.
Pete ScazzeroAs leaders we cast vision. The problem is that we can easily cast visions from our own minds, not the mouth of the Lord (Jer. 23:16).
Pete ScazzeroWith the multiple demands and unrelenting pressure of leadership, it is very difficult to pay attention to God’s voice.
Pete ScazzeroI spent last week expanding on the first goal we tend to overlook in our leading: investing in our own development and growth in Jesus. In this week’s podcast, I explore four other goals we frequently overlook in our leadership.
Pete ScazzeroWe must “do the work before the work” of leading others. In other words, we must ensure that we possess a sufficient inner journey so that our outer journey of work flows from a deep center with Jesus.
Pete ScazzeroLeading people in the name of Jesus is complex, demanding great wisdom and discernment. But for the last 18 months, I have been meditating on the leadership of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel. It has shaken me.
Pete ScazzeroInstead of highlighting The Fastest Growing Churches, I recommend we highlight The Slowest Churches, i.e. those that help us most to slow down and pay attention to God, ourselves, and others.
Pete ScazzeroJesus models for us a letting go of control, earthly power, and reputation. He empties Himself at the cross, trusting in the goodness and love of the Father. God intends that we follow the same path. Yet, in situations both the large and small, we find this incredibly difficult. Why?
Pete ScazzeroI recently rediscovered these “Turning Point Lessons” that emerged out of a strategic planning retreat of our New Life Fellowship staff team in 2010. At this point, the church was twenty-two years old. What struck me as I re-read these is how timeless and relevant they are for today. The following are my edits and summary out of that [...]
Pete Scazzero