Leading With Your Mouth Shut

Leadership is a vocal profession . . . except when it is not. There are times when leaders lead--with their mouths shut.

The Leader's WorkFebruary 19, 2013Assessment, Discernment, Leadership lessons Comments

Think For A Change

Great thinking . . . it unveils possibilities, solves problems, births movements, launches innovation, and honors God. Thinking is essential for leadership. But how do leaders practice great thinking? What does it mean to think for a change?

The Leader's WorkSeptember 27, 2012Assessment, ThinkingComment

When A Season Becomes A Lifestyle

It's tough to swallow your own medicine. In this post I share about assessing my own busyness, and tough decisions that I have made in light of it.

The Leader's LifeApril 16, 2012Assessment, Life of the Leader Comment

10 Assessment Questions Every Leader Must Ask

Leaders ask questions . . . of themselves, of their organizations, and of others. It is part of what helps them to improve. Of course, this requires time for reflective thinking.

The Leader's WorkMarch 20, 2012Assessment, Max De PreeComment

Checking The Gauges

"You never conquer mountains. You conquer yourself--your doubts and fears." Jim Whittaker, the first American to climb Mr. Everest

The Leader's LifeMarch 8, 2012Assessment, Life of the Leader, Replenishment Comments

Living With A Bigger "YES"

The secret to saying "No" is living with a Bigger Yes. This morning, as I stood in front of my bookcase and the giants of history stared back at me, I had an "AH HA!" moment.