Posts Tagged ‘W.Scott Brown’
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…
Read MoreThoughtful Reads to Inspire You
12 Thoughtful Reads on Innovation, Technology, Leadership and Change! We hope you enjoy browsing these 12 thoughtful reads. Each on has been curated for a leader like you. We believe they are relevant for those of you leading today and those of you that dream of leading tomorrow. Enjoy exploring and finding new inspiration from…
Read More5 Ways to Thrive as a Christian Leader By W. Scott Brown
It’s Time for Christian Leaders to Thrive! Thriving Christian leaders are desperately needed in today’s world. That’s why “Thrive” is the theme of The Outcomes Conference 2021, June 15 to 17 in Orlando. Here are the top 5 ways you will thrive as Christian leader by coming to the conference this summer. 1. Collaborative Community…
Read MoreSong of Simeon By W. Scott Brown
Insights from Simeon, his song and unshakable faith. A biblical character who has captured my attention this Christmas season is Simeon. I find his faith remarkable, his obedience inspiring and his joy contagious. We learn of Simeon’s expectant devotion to God in the Gospel of Luke. Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon,…
Read MoreA Pursuit of Lifelong Learning By W. Scott Brown
Are you dedicated to lifelong learning? Here at Christian Leadership Alliance we believe deeply in lifelong learning. That’s because we know it’s how you will best hone your skills to have lasting impact for Christ. That’s why we’re offering a dynamic lineup of in-depth, yet practical and biblically-based, learning experiences at The Outcomes Conference in Dallas,…
Read MoreA Strong Leader? By W. Scott Brown
What does it mean to be a Strong Leader? Being a “strong leader” is deeply misunderstood in today’s world. We live in a unique historical moment in which autocratic-style leaders have risen to power in many nations. Regardless of their diverse paths to power, these leaders similarly view leadership strength as the unbridled exercise…
Read MorePride in Leadership By W. Scott Brown
Pride in Leadership: The world’s perspective or God’s perspective? Pride is an ever-present temptation for leaders. In the world’s eyes pride in leadership may actually seem beneficial. Today, prideful leaders are often celebrated because they seem “successful.” By mere force of their seemingly self-assured personalities, they shake up the status quo and make change…
Read More2018 Consul Award By W. Scott Brown
World Vision’s Rich Stearns – 2018 Alliance Consul On Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Christian Leadership Alliance honored World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns as a Christian Leadership Alliance Consul. This is the Alliance’s highest honor, and it recognizes distinguished and exemplary service to the field of Christian nonprofit leadership. A CLA Consul, over a…
Read MoreGuard Your Heart By W. Scott Brown
How do you guard your heart as a leader? We had paused from the rhythm of daily life to intentionally care for our hearts. The Aspens were aglow, and the majesty of Pike’s Peak was visible in the distant background. The crisp air braced our lungs as my wife Kristin and I explored the spectacular…
Read MoreA Leader's Shadow By W. Scott Brown
A Leader’s Shadow Can Create Life-Giving Cultures Like a cloud passing dramatically over a mountain valley, a leader’s character casts a profound shadow on the culture of the organization he or she serves. Leaders with positive and lasting cultural influence follow the Apostle Paul’s admonition: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in…
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