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 →
Givers and Takers
In any organization or community there are givers, and there are takers. You've probably come across these two types of people in your personal and professional life. Recently I have had interactions with a couple people in which I walked away thinking, "This person adds value to my life; they are a giver." One interaction... Continue Reading →
Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
You may have heard about relational intelligence and emotional intelligence/quotient (EQ). Today Terry and I heard from Dr. Ray Wheeler on Cultural Intelligence (CQ). Read Ray's blog here. We are taking his class called Leading Across World Cultures in the M.A. Global Leadership program through Azusa Pacific University. He defines Cultural Intelligence as the "capability... Continue Reading →
