Tag: trust
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The Difference between Credibility and Ability
There’s a big difference between ability and credibility. I’ve had conversations with many young leaders who think they should get a shot at an opportunity or they deserve be promoted because of their ability. But what many young leaders fail to understand is that real leadership is recognized not appointed. This is not about “paying…
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How to get People to Follow You
Leadership can be a funny thing. It’s more than just influence. And while anyone can learn leadership principles the Bible teaches us that leadership is a spiritual gift. The easiest way to tell if you have the spiritual gift of leadership is to look and see if people are following you. But how do you…
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The 2 Most Important Ingredients of a Winning Team
You’ve probably heard this popular African Proverb before: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” The reason this statement has become so popular and “gone global,” is that it resonates with us at a core level. We inherently know that it’s true; not just from a…
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3 Reasons it’s Good for Church Staff Members to Leave their Church
Through coaching and consulting relationships I’ve had the privilege to work with a lot of Church Staff out there in church-world. One of the more common questions I’m asked by Church Staff Members is, “How do I know when it’s time to leave my church?” It’s not always a simple straightforward conversation, it’s complicated and…
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10 Keys to Guarding the Gate to your Sr. Leadership Team
So who gets to be on the Sr. Leadership Team at your church? Is it based on who’s been there the longest? Is it based on who has the “in” and best relationship with the Sr. Pastor? Is it done, like Congress, by ministry representation so every ministry is represented? While all those things aren’t…