If your team did not achieve a key goal, you probably know that this represents an opportunity to learn and grow. But knowing how to seize this growth opportunity is the key to effective leadership. Growing from an unsuccessful project is not a given. Many a leader has looked at a missed goal, shrugged their…
What Successful People Do the LAST Hour of Their Work Day
Fast Company recently posted an article that created a mini online “buzz” because of its practical relevance. The piece was simply titled “What Successful People Do the First Hour of Their Work Day” and outlined 6 activities that can help maximize your day. In response to this outstanding post I believe there are also a…
3 Steps to Much Better Team Decisions
How do you help your team make better decisions? It starts by understanding that there is no such thing as a team decision. Every decision made in your church or organization must have someone’s name written next to it. Someone must own the outcome. Someone must pace around their office thinking through every ramification and…
The Top 10 Blooper Reel You Must Avoid
Have you ever been guilty of a “premature celebration”? If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, take a 3:42 break in your day and watch this hilarious compilation of ESPN’s Top 10 Premature Celebrations. Even if you’re not a sports fan you’re going to have a great laugh at some of these episodes of…
