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Lead with an Optimistic Attitude
4 Resilient Ways to Lead with an Optimistic Attitude Here’s the bottom line of being resilient—first, you must be optimistic. Believe that there is a good outcome, and then do your part to reach it with a positive mindset. Optimism Under Pressure One of my resilience stories occurred as a young fighter pilot when I…
Read MoreThe Mistake Most Stewards Make by Dr. Gary G. Hoag
When my wife and I got married, we lived like most Americans. We bought stuff, ate out, gave a percentage of our income, traveled, and enjoyed occasional treats. We had credit cards which made it easy to spend. On the surface we looked like good stewards. But within two years, we realized we only had…
Read MoreLost in a Maze of Self-Reliance By R. Scott Rodin
Lost and The Need for the Way Out Sometimes, leaders lose their way. Amidst personnel challenges, cultural pressures, financial uncertainties, and self-doubt, we can muddle along, unsure of where we are going. Unexpected challenges, unsuccessful strategies, criticism of our best efforts, and rapid change can bring us uncertainty, lack of direction, and even despair. Do…
Read MoreSummer Books For a Leader Like You!
Summer Books To Inspire Your Leadership Journey Summer books are a great way to sharpen and expand your thinking. W. Scott Brown, Vice President of Learning Experience and Resources for Christian Leadership Alliance, has curated s list of books perfect for summer reading! He has also added helpful overviews and a few podcasts by some…
Read MoreA Command for Leaders By Ed McDowell
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord, your God is with you wherever you go. ~Joashua 1:9 NLT Joshua was stepping into leadership of the Israelite nation. He was following none other than Moses. Joshua would be the leader to fulfill God’s promise of receiving a…
Read MoreCapital Campaigns and Baseball by Pat McLaughlin
Capital Campaigns Are a Lot Like Baseball I’ve been a high school and college umpire for 35 years and have learned that successful capital campaigns are much like baseball. A pitcher needs to prepare and strategize before throwing the ball; your ministry needs to plan and set goals before pitching your campaign. Great pitchers deliver…
Read MoreThe Christ-Centered Nonprofit Board By Marilyn Sappington
Top Three Priorities of a Christ-Centered Nonprofit Board Christ-centered nonprofit organizations have a unique purpose and perspective, seeking to serve others in alignment with Christian principles. The three crucial elements for the success of a nonprofit board include the following, Mission, Vision, and Values Evangelical nonprofit boards are driven by a calling to serve Jesus…
Read MoreIt’s A Call to Action by Dr. Marybeth Leavell
Do you have a call to action? I was immediately intrigued by the title and focus of this book, A Call to Action. It is accurate in its assessment of the culture and challenging in its assessment of the need. Dr. Scott Rodin articulately declared this need for action in the preface by stating: “As…
Read MorePraise for the Incrementalist By Alec Hill
An Incementalist Resists the Temptation of Quick Fixes Labeling a leader an “incrementalist” is generally not a compliment. It connotes a lack of vision, tentativeness, and ineffectiveness in common parlance. Instead, American culture lauds those who advocate “big bang solutions” and “transformational change.” Who doesn’t want to be seen as a world-changing buccaneer who breaks…
Read MoreDirected Steps By Jon Lewis
Directed Steps and Unexpected Paths Two hours into our transatlantic flight, I could tell something was wrong. Having made the long, ten-hour journey from Frankfurt, Germany to Denver, Colorado many times in the past, and having been a former mission pilot myself, I knew that the shortest, great route course was one that should take us straight…
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