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Jul 26, 2017
Pesident Trump's leadership style could be his undoing.
I have watched with some bemusement the internal leadership dynamics of the Trump presidency and White House. Not his politics - the country voted for that. But his leadership style. In fact, I suspect that it is his personal leadership style that will prove to be the most serious challenge in his presidency.
As a reader of biographies including many of world leaders, I am well aware that their...
Jun 07, 2016
When loyalty becomes a threat to an organization
We all want loyal staff, particularly to the mission of the organization we lead or are a part of. However, that very important element can become a problem when leaders choose staff members primarily on the basis of loyalty to them.
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Recently I had a first hand glimpse into an organization that does great work. But there was one key staff member who caused me puzzlement. He had poor interpersonal...
Nov 05, 2014
Letter of apology to two staff members who where unfairly let go from a group of present and former elders. Worth reading
I was fascinated by a letter of apology from current and former elders at Mars Hill Church to two members of their staff who were put on trial some years ago, found guilty without due process and publicly humiliated them by their communication to the entire church which included "rejection and disassociation" from the church and members of the church. Now, members of the board at that time and new...
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Nov 05, 2014
Letter of apology to two staff members who where unfairly let go from a group of present and former elders. Worth reading
I was fascinated by a letter of apology from current and former elders at Mars Hill Church to two members of their staff who were put on trial some years ago, found guilty without due process and publicly humiliated them by their communication to the entire church which included "rejection and disassociation" from the church and members of the church. Now, members of the board at that time and new...
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Oct 01, 2014
Healthy staff cultures
In my work with churches and Christian organizations I see more unhealthy than healthy staff cultures. I would love to reverse that order. It is truly a gift to work in a healthy environment and can be a curse to work in an unhealthy one. Here are some of the components of a truly healthy staff culture.
1. A leader who is open, humble, non-defensive and collaborative.
2. An environment where robust...
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1. A leader who is open, humble, non-defensive and collaborative.
2. An environment where robust...
Sep 29, 2014
Gag orders in the church. It is responsible for much toxic staff culture.
It is not unusual for me to hear about gag orders by senior leaders or their Executive pastors, effectively telling elders that they cannot talk to church staff and staff that they cannot talk to elders. Usually it is in the name of policy governance which states that the elders have one employee, and that is the senior leader who can manage his staff as he pleases. This is both a misreading of...
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Feb 08, 2014
Your organization has a mission but has it created a culture that will support that mission?
Most organizations are clear on their mission - a good thing. What many organizations don't understand, however, is that unless you have a culture that supports the mission it is unlikely that you will fulfill it the way you desire to. In other words, an inadequately designed organizational culture can sabotage your ability to achieve your mission.
Many churches, for instance are committed to...
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Many churches, for instance are committed to...
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