leadership
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Leading In the Midst of Adversity
“Sometimes God allows adversity to come in our lives to build our character. God is more interested in our character than our comfort. Leadership is tough and filled with adversity. Challenges are around every corner. Sometimes the best thing we can do is ask ourselves and God, “What are you trying to teach me through…
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Four Ways Women Can Influence Men
Women have been influencing men for years, in society as well as in the home. But it is my conviction that in the coming years, I believe this will only grow. The key for women is to learn how best to translate that influence to reach both women and men. When that happens, everyone wins.…
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Seven Better Questions You Can Ask in the Midst of Adversity
Years ago, I learned an important lesson that is still helping me: the answers we get are often determined by the questions we ask. In times of adversity, this is particularly important. If you ask the wrong questions, you will feel fearful, discouraged, and defeated. In this post, I suggest seven BETTER questions. Read… Seven…
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We Don’t Recruit Volunteers
We don’t recruit volunteers, we release leaders, because volunteers do good things, but leaders change the world. We are taking highly capable people and asking them to dream big. via The Way It Could Be » 13 Game-Changing Values of LifeChurch.tv
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How Jesus Spent Time With People « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey
A mentor of mine, Chuck Miller, suggested the value of reflecting in the gospels on how Jesus spent time with people. So that’s what I’m going to do here. When and with whom is He one-on-one? In small groups? In larger groups? Read… How Jesus Spent Time With People « Alan Fadling: Notes from my…
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Get Straight With Yourself | Fast Company
Insist on candor. Invite a trusted associate or two to watch you. Hold yourself accountable for values you espouse. Ask them to check that you are “walking the talk” in matters of accountability. For example, if you want people to trust you, consider what you are doing to earn that trust. Leadership is never easy,…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 