Leadership Lessons along the journey: Betrayal

Betrayal:  A third universal challenge that leaders face is betrayal.  If you remember, I have been cataloging some lessons of my leadership journey over the past couple decades according to Allender’s 5 universal leadership challenges in Leading with a Limp.  The first two, crisis and complexity were rough, but betrayal has been even harder. I... Continue Reading →

Leadership Lessons along the journey: Complexity

Complexity:  Complexity arises for leaders because we must deal with competing values, contrasting demands and contradictory perspectives.  This is the second universal leadership challenge mentioned by Allender.  At times, complexity has left me confused and paralyzed.  I have learned three great truths about complexity: 1.  Not all complexity is complex.  It just seems that way... Continue Reading →

7 Tips on Developing a Life Mission

What can we learn from the mission of Paul in Titus 1:1?  Download free article on Life Mission:  Paul's and Yours.  He had a mission, a sense of destiny.  It is of vital importance that we have one as well.  After an extensive investigation, J Robert Clinton, professor of leadership at Fuller Seminary concluded:  70%... Continue Reading →

Leader Impact blog 2011 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for my blog.  Thanks to all who have joined me in the conversation.  Looking forward to 2012. Blessings! Here's an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 1,800 times in 2011. If it were a cable car, it... Continue Reading →

Steve Jobs, Apple founder remembered

Steve Jobs, founder of Apple died today at age 56.  He was described as a visionary, a creative genius and an amazing human being. During his lifetime, he changed the world. Mashable.com shares a series of videos remembering Jobs 10 most magical moments. 1.  Macintosh demo in 1984 2.  The commercial that introduced Apple to... Continue Reading →

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