Intercultural Competencies for Global Leaders

Globalization has created a culturally diverse and interconnected world.  Individuals and organizations are faced with challenging demands and increased complexity.  To make sense of and lead effectively in today’s’ world, individuals need to master core competencies, especially as they face collective challenges in multicultural teams and organizations. A competency is more than knowledge and skills.... Continue Reading →

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 →

5 Important Reminders for Teaching Adults

Every leader is a teacher; every teacher is a leader!  The two are intertwined.  I enjoyed our first morning with Dr. Jim Adams, Azusa Pacific professor for our Designing Learning Strategies for a Global Environment. Here is an acrostic as a summary to capture small part of what we heard today about adult learning. To... Continue Reading →

How to SHINE in the Hard Times

Yesterday I attended the Faith@Work luncheon in Albuquerque.  Rob Mahon with the Navigators Ministry is doing a great job with reaching and ministering to the business community in Albuquerque.  He has a monthly luncheon at the Hilton Hotel for almost 400 business leaders and gives a short motivational talk.  This month he talked about How to SHINE in... Continue Reading →

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