Why Logic Is Overrated
Many people aren’t looking for a rational explanation from their leaders, but for a relational connection.
Adrian Pei
Leaders
Adrian Pei
You Married an Ox
Sometimes it seems men generate mess as a byproduct of being men but thankfully we are worth more than the mess we create.
Jess MacCallum
The 5 Stages of Dreaming for World-Changers
Changing the world can start with a dream but without the necessary tools to make that dream a reality, it could remain fleeting and intangible. There are dreams we cannot forget, that rattle around in our brains and keep us coming back. If we can walk along the path to successfully seeing a dream turn into a plan, we can see millions of [...]
Jonathan Wilson
Harmony Through Discord
Many leaders believe that good organizational culture means the absence of discord among their people. Their focus is on agreeing and getting along. But productivity remains elusive.
Corey Olynik
Torn in Two by Leaving
When close friends and colleagues approach us with problems, it may be difficult not to offer solutions immediately. In a position of leadership, we often believe that is the best way we can help. Ahadu shares an experience where a counterintuitive strategy of prayerful counseling produced fruitful results.
Ahadu Gebreamlak
One Life-Changing Resolution for 2017
I want to be different in the days ahead. I want to break free from some encrusted attitudes. I want to set old fears aside and know victory over behaviors that have become unhealthy habits. I want to see God “create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me.” And mostly, I want to experience the Holy Spirit’s work of [...]
Scott Rodin
You Are Already Standing on the Next Frontier
This is a return to something people understood before the global and digital age distracted us. Something in all of us wants to be connected to a place and the people who live in it. Those in our neighborhood and city are longing for it. From cafes to civic clubs to neighborhoods a collision of something beautiful is happening in our [...]
Alan Briggs
Ten Psychological Tactics for Avoiding Accountability and How to Address Them
Here are ten tactics used to avoid accountability for mistakes, poor practice, dysfunction, and outright deviance.
Kelly O’Donnell
Public Apology: a Powerful Tool in Organizational Change?
Public apology can enable greater openness and honesty in both individuals and organizations. It can release forgiveness and reconcile relationships in the organizations we are trying to help.
Prof. William Ogara
Finding Identity and Forgiveness
Swedish Mission Council (SMC) knows the benefits of Organizational Development (OD) first-hand. Just over 10 years ago, SMC was in crisis. We share our story, not to say we got everything right, but as a testimony that with God’s help and leadership commitment, remarkable organizational change is possible …
Swedish Mission Council
When the Bishops Repented
Three years ago, the TEF (Tangababwe Evangelical Fellowship) was closed due to resource constraints, weak leadership and lack of clear direction. During one of the workshops, the chair publicly acknowledged his failings and accepted responsibility for many of the errors that had left TEF in such a state. This set the tone for the short [...]
Rick James
Know, Love, Serve … the World (Part 5 of 5)
The world is your ministry oyster if you’re up for the challenge.
Dan Lovaglia
Know, Love, Serve … Families (Part 4 of 5)
Be intentional about building relationships with parents and caregivers by being open, gracious and discerning as you know, love and serve families in the way of Jesus.
Dan Lovaglia
Know, Love, Serve … Leaders (Part 3 of 5)
Knowing your leaders’ stories, loving your leaders’ passions, and serving your leaders’ ministries is an open handed approach. It’s not always easy to do, but in the end it’s always worth it for the sake of Christ. Your challenge is to build a community of kid-influencers in the way of Jesus so that as many children and youth all over [...]
Dan Lovaglia
Know, Love, Serve … Kids (Part 2 of 5)
Avail yourself to children. The manner of your presence will mirror the accessibility of God to them as well. As a result of opening yourself up to children and youth, reaching “more kids” for Christ will happen in increasing measure.
Dan Lovaglia
Know, Love, Serve … Christ (Part 1 of 5)
Let Christ disrupt you through and through before taking another step. Take in what knowing, loving, and serving Him in return is really all about. Honor God in this way. When the time is right He will send you out on His behalf to know, love, and serve.
Dan Lovaglia
The Valley
Most of us feel the Holy Spirit, but are hoping for a visual manifestation, like the church of Acts. We're tired, the world is having more fun than us, and it seems like one thing after another. So why do we press? Is it worth it?
Alex Anderson
Let’s Get Some Ideas … Now!
Leaders tell me they wish their people had more ideas ‒ creative and innovative suggestions that will improve the organization. Maybe we don't know how to ask.
Corey Olynik
What Can We Do? (Amidst Tension & Tragedy)
Here are three constructive things we can do at a moment’s notice … without “taking sides” on polarizing topics.
Adrian Pei
What Can We Say? (Amidst Tension & Tragedy)
In light of recent violence in worldwide news, here are two simple leadership skills that will help us to communicate respectfully.
Adrian Pei