The Sound of Silent Leadership…in Conversation
February 19, 2020 Recall the last conversation you had with a close friend. Who did most of the talking, you or the friend? Did the one who talked the most have more influence? We usually think that the person who talks most in the conversation has the most influence. This is true sometimes, but not […]
Leading From or Towards Intimacy—Part 2
Issue #95, December 4, 2012 In the last issue we looked at the example of Jesus leading and serving from a position of intimacy with His Father. Now, let’s examine what it looks like to lead towards intimacy. All people are created to have an intimate relationship with God. This is evidenced by the deep […]
Leading From or Towards Intimacy—Part 1
Issue #94, November 14, 2012 Servant leaders live in an intimate relationship with Jesus which profoundly shapes all aspects of their leadership. Their leadership flows from this relationship. Those who don’t walk in intimacy unconsciously seek it through their leadership, leading towards intimacy. In the next three issues, we’ll explore this concept in more detail. […]
The Leaders’ Identity
Issue #37, August 11, 2010 Leadership Nuggets from Ephesians, 1 Servant leaders influence greatly because they have a strong sense of their identity in Christ. Paul lays the foundation for our identity in Ephesians 1:1-14 and provides several key factors that shape our identity. The principles he lists apply to all believers, but three have […]
An Encouraging Word
Issue #15, September 24, 2009 The need for affirmation and encouragement is so vital to our existence that physician George Adams called encouragement “oxygen to the soul.” The leaders of a Jewish synagogue were so eager for encouragement that they told Barnabas and Paul, “Brothers, if you have a message of encouragement for the people, […]
The Privilege of Releasing
Issue #3, March 27, 2009 One of the most painful acts of parenting and leadership is releasing. We invest so much time and energy into our children and those we lead that it is difficult to let them go. Although we knew from the day of our first child’s birth that one day he would […]