The Back 9 (more takeaways from The Nines)

I guess I prematurely posted my 9 favorite takeaways from The Nines online conference today, thinking it ended at 3.  Well, consider these like the back nine on an 18 hole golf course. 1.  Herbert Cooper - People's Church (Oklahoma City, OK): The Greatest Gift Help your wife find her passion and giftedness in ministry.... Continue Reading →

9 best takeaways from The Nines

Terry and I watched Leadership Network conference today called The Nines.  99 speakers speaking 9 minutes each.  Here are 9 of my personal best takeaways (not in any particular order)... 1.  Jon Acuff on energy levels.  Different activities require different energy levels to do well.  Schedule activities that require high energy at moments when you... Continue Reading →

10 Essential Skills for a Successful Transition

Transitions happen all the time.  It is estimated that a person will change jobs on the average of 14 times by the age of 35.  As a former national director of a ministry, our team experienced several transitions in leadership; some were personnel, others were structural.  We change roles in our jobs, or we may... Continue Reading →

Email vs. Phone Call vs. Face-to-Face

How do you know when it is best to communicate with an email or whether you should pick up the phone and call? Or when might a face to face conversation be more appropriate? How can I really communicate effectively to the people in my organization? In a recent coaching time with a new leader,... Continue Reading →

Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood

Dennis Rainey is making available between now and Oct 15 the eBook version of his book, Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood for only $1.99 Watch video here: Dennis says this: For the past 12 years, I've talked to men of all ages and life stages about what it means to be a man,... Continue Reading →

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