Posts Tagged ‘CCNL’
Creating a Vision Together By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
The Power of a Shared Vision The new year marks a time for leaders to focus on future vision and further organizational growth. This means we spend time cementing our vision, imagining, and forming plans for the year ahead. It is a cultivating process—tending, pruning, shaping. The best ones are crafted collectively. It is work…
Read MoreMeasuring is a Missional Imperative By Dr. Rob McKenna
The Value of Measuring Trust I was presenting to a group of CEOs on the importance of building trust in our organizations and measuring the extent to which personal, team, and organizational trust is high. At the end of the session, I walked out into the parking lot, and one of the CEOs walked up…
Read MoreLeading In The Storm by Andrea Leigh Capuyan
A Steward in the Storm Storms, conflicts, or challenges leaders face at work or in ministry offer personal transformation opportunities. Hard times allow good leaders to learn, grow, and improve—to lead others better and serve more faithfully. Plus, the difficulties we face as we lead will change us if we let them. The storm is…
Read MoreThe Challenge for Leaders to Focus By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Are you able to focus on the here and now? It can be challenging for leaders to focus on the here and now. Projecting vision and evaluating future opportunities are critical skills for effective leadership. Yet, always looking ahead can be dangerous because we can uncouple from our current reality. Fearlessly pursuing something emerging on…
Read MorePresent, Attuned, and Changed By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
A Steward Leader Experiences Being Present, Attuned, and Changed I have been thinking deeply about being a steward leader and what it means to be present, attuned, and changed. On any given Monday morning, I often find myself sitting at my desk reviewing my calendar, preparing a report for the board, and tweaking my objectives…
Read MoreIgnite Your Leadership Journey with CCNL By Cyndi Marcy
The CCNL Program Transforms Your Leadership I’m Cyndi Marcy, and I’m thrilled to share an incredible opportunity to transform your leadership journey! By enrolling in the Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader (CCNL) program offered by the Christian Leadership Alliance, you will build mission-critical competencies and expand your capacity to lead! What It Means for You The CCNL…
Read MoreThe Image-Bearer By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Being an Image-Bearer and Steward Being a reflection of God changes how we respond in relationships – in love, life, and loss. Being God’s image-bearer transforms how we steward power and leadership. I work as a leader in a ministry focused on the struggles of relationships and the broken strategies that impact us because of…
Read MoreThe Disruptive Leader By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Disrupting Cycles of Captivity Personal challenges and weaknesses can reinforce dysfunctional and disruptive patterns in an organization. Healthy organizational transformation must begin with personal transformation. Through personal examination, a leader can begin to break cycles of captivity and discover pathways that lead to freedom for everyone in the organization. Often, amid work and ministry, leaders…
Read MoreOn Being a Loving Leader By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Becoming a Loving Leader is Our Greatest Challenge With Jesus’ command to love God and to love others, the focus of a leader’s attention and interest changes. The best leader is not simply a strategic thinker or visionary; they are a loving leader. They move toward others to see them for who they are. They…
Read MoreThe Content Leader By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Overcoming the Struggle to Become a Content Leader How do leadership decisions reflect a growth mindset anchored by contentment? How do I model satisfaction and a desire for abundance as a leader? As a faithful steward, my leadership journey constantly explores trust, submission, and freedom. To model and lead others well, this examination is first…
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