avoiding social media idolatry
With the advent of social media, much has been made of social media influence. People have taken to social platforms like moths to incandescent light bulbs, mostly for personal interaction […]
Tag Archives: Leadership
I’m not JUST a volunteer
I’m not JUST a volunteer. No. Far from it. I’ve chosen my opportunities in life and ministry. I am a volunteer by choice and in mindset. I choose to serve. […]
O = A + I x (WE). What is the value of O?
Yesterday I posted a leadership equation, inviting readers to guess at its meaning. The equation is: O = A + I x (WE). Obscure, I know. The only original hint […]
Leadership Equation
Moments ago, at 12:30 pm PST, I posted the following statement on Twitter: “O = A + I x (WE) First person to guess the meaning of this equation gets […]
leadership homogeneity: confessions of a recovering former leadership expert
Leadership. What images come to your mind when you see that word? A business suit? A white hardhat and clipboard? Mission statements, core values, and strategic flowcharts? A homogeneous blur […]
leadership ebb and flow: insights from a temporary leader
Several weeks ago I requested permission to host a comedy night at my church. The event is intended to benefit local kids and parents by gathering school supplies and giving them […]
Five Ministry Landmines to Avoid
Moral and spiritual landmines are a dangerous reality in ministry. The list that follows is developed from my personal ministry and life experience. I encourage you to read them first […]
the power of kindness
As a truck driver, I am limited to using a specific brand of gasoline stations in order to purchase fuel with the company fleet card. I have tried several stations […]
crumbling soil: reflections on leadership
Although the Oregon summer is presently hitting its highest temperatures of 2011, it has been an unusually cool and wet year. This has created precarious situations for roads and homes […]
where have all the shepherds gone?
The sheep are grazing on the sloping prairie. The late evening sun wanes in intensity while casting the last remnants of its warmth across the grassland. The shepherd keeps watch. […]
