John F. Kennedy said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” While this is true, I have observed many leaders who have allowed themselves to stop being teachable. Being teachable is all about a person’s mindset and not about leadership ability or talent. The great leaders have avoided the things that will cause them [...]
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Your Ministry Team Needs Goals
It’s Guest Post Monday!!! This post is from Benjer McVeigh a youth pastor and fellow blogger. Make sure to check out his blog Discipleship Family Ministry and follow him on Twitter. If you’re a ministry leader, then you’ve got goals for the ministry you lead. Perhaps you’re the organized type that writes down his or [...]
READ MORE »Success or Failure – Never Forever
Leaders need to remember success or failure is not forever. Ken Blanchard said, “Success is not forever and failure isn’t fatal.” Since this is the case it would be wise for leaders to get past success or failure quickly so they can keep moving forward. What can happen though is when a success or failure [...]
READ MORE »Maximizing your Strengths
If you want to reach your personal and leadership potential then it requires maximizing your strengths. This only happens if you develop and focus on the areas you are most skilled, talented, and strong in while avoiding your weaknesses. It takes being disciplined and being intentional if you want to become the best in your [...]
READ MORE »How to Start a Movement
It’s Guest Post Monday. This post is by Kimanzi Constable who is the author of “Tales of the Everyday Workingman and Woman.” Make sure you check out his blog here and follow him on Twitter and Facebook. As a part of this guest post Kimanzi is giving away 10 copies of his Ebook to my readers. [...]
READ MORE »Spiritual Practices Of A Christian Leader Pt.2
In Spiritual Practices of a Christian Leader part one, we talked about the importance of drawing close to God, reading the Bible, and Praying. In this post I would like to share some other essential practices every Christian leader should have. If you read through the Gospels you would see Jesus had spiritual practices. Luke [...]
READ MORE »Looking For Potential Leaders
A leader should always be looking for potential leaders. This is an essential aspect of being a leader and having a leadership pipeline. The Harvard Business Review offers insight into leadership potential: “Potential indicates whether someone will be able to succeed in a bigger role in the future. It is a person’s ability to grow [...]
READ MORE »My Guest Post On Serving Strong
Today, I am honored to be guest posting at Scott Couchenour’s blog, Serving Strong. His site is a wonderful source of wisdom, insights, and inspiration. Be sure to check out his site if you haven’t already, and follow him on Twitter.
READ MORE »Good Leaders vs. Great Leaders
It’s Guest Post Monday!!! This post is from Dilanka Wettewa. Make sure to check out his blog Stellarmine and follow him on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you would like to be featured on a Monday’s guest post please email me at danblackonleadership@gmail.com One common trap most would be leaders fall into is getting too comfortable [...]
READ MORE »Habits of Successful Leaders
The habits of a leader determine their level of effectiveness and success. Dictionary.com defines a habit as, “An acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary.” Successful leaders have developed good habits over a period of time which has produced positive results. If you want to become a better leader and person [...]
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