I’m writing this blog from Austin, Texas, where we are enduring yet another “once-in-a-century event.”
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t’s easy to be frustrated or even angry with the departing employee, but to be a good leader, you need to take a moment to ask yourself an important question: Did this employee fail me, or did I fail the employee?
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She was perfect, and we were over the moon. Just a few months later, our lives turned upside down when a routine medical procedure rendered Linley permanently disabled.
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Growing one’s career, especially in leadership positions, is no walk in the park. There are countless stresses, difficult decisions, and late nights along the way.
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When I talk about what it means to have joy and contentment, I am not talking about relying on the power of positive thinking as you live out your life like The Little Engine That Could.
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Although an idea that has been, thankfully, adopted by much of corporate America, servant leadership is a concept that actually originates in Scripture.
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I think each of us can benefit from striving to become better leaders, but for those who are wondering whether to pursue a profession or job that puts them in a leadership position, it is helpful to know if they have this gift, so they can determine how steep the learning curve will be.
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It is good to crave more closeness with God, as that’s what the Lord wants for us, as well. But like any relationship in life, cultivating intimacy doesn’t always come naturally, and it certainly can’t advance without putting in the work.
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Together, we have survived 2020 and its many tremendous difficulties. Although I can’t say that I am thankful for all the hardships we endured, especially as I grieve for those who lost loved ones, their jobs, or their friends as we navigated a pandemic and a tense election, I am grateful to have gone through these experiences.
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The Bible can infuse us with the confidence we need to continue to press through in these trying times.
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Throughout my decades serving in leadership positions, I have personally experienced some of the many benefits of practicing humility, even when I don’t want to, or it feels undeserved.
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When we are caught up in our quarrels, it distracts from our true purpose of seeking first the Kingdom of God.
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As you approach this Thanksgiving holiday, I encourage you to utilize God’s Word for encouragement.
The sooner companies shift the corporate mindset to leading with a servant-minded approach instead of a “me first” mentality, the more commitment they’ll receive and success they’ll experience.
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As leaders striving to help their company and employees reach their full potential, it’s crucial to consider how slowing down can be a good thing for us, our employees and the workplace culture at large.
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The greatest business, political and biblical leaders tend to share one common trait: they set a good example for those watching. Leading not only through our guidance but by our actions and the way we conduct ourselves is one of the most important things we can do to gain success for ourselves, our employees and our company as a whole.
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Election season poses a unique opportunity for believers to set an example of what it means to have peace and security in Christ, no matter what. But to be a good witness, we must first learn to truly trust God in our hearts.
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God wants all of our faith no matter how minuscule, and He can take the smallest ounce of trust to work a miracle.
Although the men and women from Scripture were just as imperfect as you and me, they remain excellent case studies of leadership from which we can still learn today.
Over the years, I’ve identified a few tried and true ways that you can show your employees how much they mean to you and the company and in so doing, cultivating a workplace where people feel valued and want to stay and contribute.
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