Be one. Build many.
Have You Heard His Voice?
We may think we were searching for Jesus, but He was the one who sought us.
Mark AltroggeDaring to Be Vulnerable
When people are facing extreme problems, their organizations often embody those same challenges. The Coalition of Women Living with HIV and AIDS was one such agency. Having grown quickly, but haphazardly, it was on the brink of tearing itself apart. This is the story about the power of forgiveness to resolve conflict and bring positive [...]
Joyce MatayaBiblical Values That Create Raving Fans
Satisfied “customers” – Despite the many books and blogs, conferences and coaches that offer opinions on this topic, this holy grail still eludes the grasp of most companies. Why? Perhaps, the most effective solution is not found in organizational leadership, but spiritual leadership. What we need is the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians [...]
Robert NetzlyThe Loneliness of Leadership
There is sometimes loneliness in leadership which cannot be avoided.
Ron EdmondsonGreat Leaders are Great Observers
Many of the leaders I’ve known aren’t too quick to speak, despite their many years of life. They have a quiet confidence about them and an inner security in who they are. They look at the people and world around them with curiosity and they listen more than they talk.
Adrian PeiDealing with Leadership Failings
Whether it is a moral lapse, sexual abuse, habitual failings, or simply inadequate leadership skills and closed attitudes, they all need dealing with.
Jonathan MbunaWhy am I Here?
Everything we do in life and leadership must flow out of being in relationship with God! Doing comes from being: Being in relationship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit is above all, and it is out of this relationship that we do.
Doug BrownSpiritual Leadership – Bringing Inside-Out Change
A large Christian NGO in Africa demonstrates the powerful combination of strong, servant leadership with relentless prayer and painful personal confession. Change was not cheap, easy or quick. But it happened.
Rick JamesDaring to be Vulnerable
Leaders can be prey to many dangers from the outside and within. Consider a leader’s fear of being vulnerable. Clinton shares a case where vulnerability led to greater trust.
Clinton DixHow to Change the World Without Ever Leaving Town
Somewhere in your town, in your church, in your class, is someone who can become a mighty instrument of the Lord. Someone just needs to reach them, to tell them of Jesus and to disciple them.
Joe McKeeverPain
I don’t believe God is personally responsible for every pain we endure. Sometimes God does inflict pain in order to discipline us – just as parents discipline children.
Justin Long4 Lessons from a Painful Leadership Transition
We sometimes need to take on challenges to understand properly “if the Lord does not build the house, the laborers work in vain” – including in any leadership transition and organizational change.
Niklas EklovThe Strategic Nature of Cities and the Unreached at Our Doorstep
As YWAM Minneapolis began pondering their location, they realized that one base for the city is not enough and not even relevant to the needs that God has brought to their doorstep. God is bringing the fields of harvest to our doorstep.
Timothy SvobodaThinking About Leadership Alignment
Leadership team alignment distinguishes one organization from another. It takes time and intentional effort to achieve and maintain organizational alignment.
Paul GreasleyImitating Our Generous God
Believers should be the most generous people on earth. Give something to someone in need this week, then wait for God to surprise you.
Mark Altrogge