Posts Tagged ‘CLA’
Return on Time By Rick Dunham
Have you ever evaluated your return on time? By Rick Dunham ~ I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the obsession many organizations and leaders have with ROI, as I think there is another measurement that is actually more important. This is not to dismiss the importance of ROI in any way, but rather to…
Read MoreThe World Is Too Noisy By Aimee Minnich
The world is too noisy for another marketing campaign! By Aimee Minnich ~ Every blog I write starts with the same prayer/question, “Father, what would you have me say?” And then I go for a run and see what stirs around in my mind. If I don’t have anything worth saying, I don’t write. This…
Read MoreFaith and Prayer By Lea Carawan
Faith and prayer – the bedrock of our nation’s character. By Lea Carawan ~ From the planting of a cross and the prayers that were offered at Jamestown, site of the first permanent English settlement in 1607, people in this country have placed their fervent trust in God. This simple act of humble faith has…
Read MoreMomentum By W. Scott Brown
How can God use us to create a shift in momentum? By W. Scott Brown~ I vividly remember the game. Well into the third quarter, our undefeated high school football team trailed a powerful rival in their home stadium. The opposing team was playing well. Their raucous fans were ecstatic. We, by contrast, were stunned.…
Read MoreLonely At The Top By Dr. Kent R. Wilson
Are you feeling lonely at the top as you lead the organization? By Dr. Kent R. Wilson If you are leading an organization and feeling a bit lonely, it’s normal. The bigger question is, as a leader, whom can you turn to for trusted advice, perspective, experience, and accountability? When you have important decisions to…
Read MoreRun the Distance
What if you were willing to run the distance? Growth endeavors require commitment and this resolve is essential to press though the pain of change and transformation. So it is true with your personal leadership growth. And when it comes to achieving a level of leadership excellence, well that demands a moment-by-moment commitment to run…
Read MoreMembership Matters
Membership Matters: Five reasons why membership is right for you! Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) has a rich history, and many dynamic leaders have invested in this organization through the years. The name has changed several times, but the dedication to providing Christian leaders with the best in leadership training and resources has always been at…
Read MoreDefining a Future By Janet Stump
Defining a Future that Leads to Flourishing By Janet Stump~ In his classic book, Leadership is an Art, Max DePree, made the oft-quoted statement, “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.” And as simple as that might sound, “reality” in a highly pluralistic society is not as easy to define as one…
Read MoreAre You An Original? By W. Scott Brown
Are You An Original? By W. Scott Brown ~ Recently I read a compelling new book: Originals: How Nonconformists Move the World (Viking, 2016) by New York Times bestselling author Dr. Adam Grant of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. In it Grant says: “The Declaration of Independence promises Americans the unalienable rights…
Read MoreTrust is Essential By Howard Rich
Trust is Essential to the Steward By Howard Rich – Trust is a scary thing, requiring me to become vulnerable and open to criticism, which may result in hurt feelings, pain, and frustration. However, I know my life is probably less vibrant and fulfilling because I failed to trust people God put in my path…
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