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Finish Strong! By Kirk Kriegel
Maestro-Level Leaders Helps You Finish Strong “Finishing strong” – I hear that phrase a great deal, but what does it mean for those of us in the “Third Turn” of our current professional role? If you are a “C” level executive, you did not get there by being passive, laid back, with an “it will…
The Pursuit of Excellence By Dr. Bob Snyder
Understand Your Drive for Excellence Striving for excellence in all things is a noble goal. But when this striving is motivated by my ambitions, I can fall prey to pride and greed. How am I to excel when my sin gets in the way? But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge,…
Living as Generous Stewards of God Dr. Zenet MaraMara
Understanding Our Generous God God is a generous God who freely gives abundantly and sacrificially. Romans 8:32 states, “He, who did not spare his son, but gave him up for us all—how will not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” Understanding God’s generosity and looking to him as the ultimate model…
Gratitude for Freedom Now and Forever
The Gift of Freedom Now and Forever On this particular holiday, we celebrate freedom now and forever. We give thanks for the aim of independence that marked the birth and evolution of our country. Vision and Perserverance We consider the words of past leaders and the vision they embraced. Their voices remind us of what…
Leadership Principles Found In Matthew By Ed Fry
6 Executive Leadership Principles from the Gospel of Matthew In the Gospel of Matthew, we find leadership so radically different from how the religious leaders of the day lived their lives. Jesus revolutionized what it means to be a leader, and it astounded the people around him. And it drew many to him. The way…
Ought a Steward Leader Use ChatGPT? By Dr. Al Hearne
Starting the Conversation About Using ChatGPT In my lifetime, I have seen three primary responses to adopting new technology like ChatGPT. Some people love and immediately use it, some are apprehensive and slowly try it, and some reject it. Yet over time, the new technology becomes commonly used by the masses. Rarely have I ever…
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…
The 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…
Lost in a Maze of Self-Reliance By 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 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 you…
Summer 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…
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Christian Leadership Alliance equips and unites leaders to transform the world for Christ. We are the leaders of Christ-centered organizations who are dedicated to faithful stewardship for greater kingdom impact.
