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  Results are often determined by the questions we ask. Hoping for a great outcome without asking questions leads to disappointment and frustration. When the right questions are asked, it leads to clarity and it’s more likely a successful outcome will be enjoyed. I lead a diverse team of artists at Oak Hills Church and one area [...]

  Recently had a meeting with the department heads of the team I lead and our discussion centered on how to invest in those we lead. That discussion led to a list of eleven ideas: 11 Ways to Invest in those you lead: Take them to a conference that will help equip them and then [...]

Candor: Speaking the truth openly. Displaying a willingness to say it like it is. All leaders need team members who are willing to say it like it is. People who honestly share what they see and feel bring candor to the team. It’s not uncommon for a leader to find they are surrounded by people [...]

Leaders must be able to make decisions if progress is to be experienced. Handling decision-making effectively is essential to building momentum and enjoying success. Decisions are the fuel that propels the team toward the goal. A leaders role in the decision-making should be approached thoughtfully. If most decisions have the leaders fingerprints on it, a [...]

Leaders who are looking to build a movement know how to make decisions. Failing to make decisions leads to the team feeling deflated and confused. A disciplined and motivated leader recognizes that making decisions is critical to the success of the organization. They also realize that “how” a decision is made is equally important as [...]

His feet were positioned correctly and his gloved hands gripped the cold metal. He had seen others do it and now it was his turn. I stood behind him holding the seat as he tried to find his balance. We both had one goal in mind and we worked together to accomplish it. I’ll admit [...]

No one enjoys negative feedback and it usually comes when you least expect it. We all face people who come with concerns because they think their way is the “right way” or the “one way” to do it. Handling negative feedback in a gracious manner is not easy but when handled with the right attitude [...]

David and three of his mighty men sat together in the stronghold not far from the city of Bethlehem. An anointed king and a fugitive, he was a marked man. The days of being the national hero known for taking down the giant Goliath were a distant memory for many. Once again he was up [...]

An old clock stood for fifty years in a farmer’s kitchen. Everyday it worked. Consistently it kept track of every second of every minute. It never gave its owner any cause for complaining and had become like one of the family. Early one summer’s morning, before the family started their day, the old clock stopped. [...]

Two sticks in hand wielding them as clubs of destruction. My six-year-old son leaped into action slashing the air. He gave every ounce of energy to attack his battle-hardened foes. Determination gleamed in his eyes. His enemies may have been imaginary, but his passion was real. David and his mighty men faced life with the [...]

Have you ever wondered if it’s time to find a new job? I was in college and working for MCI when I faced a moment of clarity and I knew it was time for a new job. I dreaded going to work. I hated trying to convince people they needed to switch their long-distance service [...]

Life had taken an unexpected turn. He was outnumbered and outmaneuvered. Ten to one is hard to overcome. His hands were tied. Joseph watched as his brothers negotiated a price. Money exchanged hands and he was on his way to Egypt. Each step he took led him away from the familiar comforts of home. Everything [...]

Five hundred feet above the ground on an 18 inch ledge, two West Point Cadets stood stranded in freezing cold temperatures. They placed the 911 call to the New York Police Department and then waited to be rescued. Eight hours later, Officer Steve Browning, steadied the helicopter 60-80 feet above the two cadets as the [...]

There are some who think the latest round of NFL negotiations between the players and owners took a hit recently. It looks like a few are coming to the table with egos bigger than the Redskin’s stadium. It probably shouldn’t be surprising that in this tough man’s sport there are some who may think negotiation [...]