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Sep 13, 2021
The words of a leader
The two boys God gave me were highly sensitive growing up to the words and reactions of their parents. I remember one time giving one of them my "look" and he responded "Don't yell at me!" Actually I had not said anything but I had communicated with my body language and he had felt the message!
Leaders are not parents to those they lead but like parents, their words have extra weight than the...Sep 01, 2019
The one practice that will set you apart from other leaders
Most leaders are over-committed and run with very little margin. We say yes too often, no too seldom and don't evaluate our commitments against our true calling and purpose.
The net effect is that many of the most important things don't get done on time or well. We are too busy working in our business (and pleasing others) and don't have time to work on our business. There is not time to reflect,...
Aug 20, 2019
When leaders take the risk to release control, staff flourish
Many leaders do not understand the power of moving from high control and a hierarchical structure to a light touch where staff feel empowered rather than controlled.
Before you say to yourself, "I release staff rather than control them," you might want to check with your staff because in a majority of cases where leaders believe they empower and release staff, their staff say just the opposite. In...
Jul 21, 2019
The top ten traits of Christian leaders
Leaders come with many different kinds of wiring and lead with varied styles. I celebrate those differences. When hiring or promoting, I care much about how a person leads but I care even more about what lies behind their leadership. There are ten traits that I look for in leaders that are for the most part personal traits that spill over into how they lead.
A Kingdom heart
In ministry settings a...
Oct 30, 2018
Leaders and the affirmation of staff
Leaders often forget that one of the greatest gifts they can give their staff is affirmation and appreciation. So simple and yet often overlooked. Genuine affirmation for work well done is one of the highest motivators for staff and engenders significant loyalty. They know they matter!
If you have staff who report to you, remember this:
They make you look good and make your work possible.You could...
Dec 28, 2014
Leaders who do not allow free expression of ideas are operating out of insecurity and fear
I run into them from time to time: leaders who demand that their staff think like they do. They are intimidated and fearful of those who freely express their opinions rather than simply agree with their views. Often, they try to find ways to ensure that independent thought is stifled or discouraged whether through intimidation, policies or signed documents (you must agree with me to be in...
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Dec 28, 2014
Leaders who do not allow free expression of ideas are operating out of insecurity and fear
I run into them from time to time: leaders who demand that their staff think like they do. They are intimidated and fearful of those who freely express their opinions rather than simply agree with their views. Often, they try to find ways to ensure that independent thought is stifled or discouraged whether through intimidation, policies or signed documents (you must agree with me to be in...
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TJ Addington
Addington Consulting
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Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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