Posts Tagged ‘Executive Leadership’
Business Ethics: The Trustworthy Steward By Rich Howard
Recently, I listened to a lecture on ethics in leadership by the late Howard Hendricks, a former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. He spoke of his participation in a symposium at the Center for Creative Leadership, where it was determined the number one need in business leadership is ethics. In this lecture, Hendricks challenged the…
Read MoreHow To Lead So People’s Brains Can Function By Dr. Henry Cloud
My client, CEO of a 20 billion dollar company, looked at me with one of those expressions that smart people sometimes get when something extra bright goes off in their heads, one of those thoughts that captures even their attention. He looked at me, squinted, and said something like this. “You know what is weird?”…
Read MoreSeeking the Right Applause By R. Scott Rodin
A bookmark of mine carries a thought that has stayed with me throughout my years in leadership. It reads, “It doesn’t matter if the world knows, or sees or understands; the only applause we are meant to seek is that of nail-scarred hands.” Leaders are exposed to opportunities to generate applause. It can come in the…
Read MoreMore on Leadership from Dr. Wess Stafford
CLA President and CEO Tami Heim shares the rest of her interview with Dr. Wess Stafford, president and CEO of Compassion International. Dr. Stafford, CLA is honored to have you as a keynote for CLA’s 2013 Conference, “The Authentic Leader.”How important is authenticity? People hunger for authentic leaders. As a follower of Christ, living without integrity is not an option.…
Read MoreThe STEW of Steward Leadership By Mark L. Vincent
A stew is either a mess or good to eat. One has to look at the context to know what it is. Even more, a fine meal becomes toxic over or under-rationing the ingredients or not inserting them properly. The STEW of a steward leader is much the same. The context in which they serve,…
Read MoreWeekend Words of Wisdom #11
Embrace the High Calling If you are a leader serious about making a difference in your role, I suggest you consider the why of the responsibility assigned to you. As a believer, you are gifted with a task that is too noble to describe merely as a profession. You are in a place to serve…
Read MoreGot Alignment? By Tom Okarma
If you stop to think about it, leaders can significantly increase the impact of their nonprofit agencies without spending an extra dime. Say what? Let’s say your agency has: Experienced leadership-CHECK! A clear and compelling strategic plan-CHECK! The respect and support of the community where you operate-CHECK! A hardworking board and staff-CHECK! A cadre of loyal and…
Read MoreThe Battle for Integrity By Dan Busby
While far from perfect, King David is one of the first ones we think of when the discussion turns to integrity. Asaph, the royal court composer, said David shepherded them with “the integrity of his heart and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands” (Psalm 78:72, KVJ). David led Israel with “skillful hands.” Yes,…
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