Getting Off the Wrong Bus

Writer’s note:  This column was originally written to a group of pastors I mentor regarding leadership.  Hopefully, it will help somebody today.  I was having a conversation with another pastor once and we began discussing Jon Gordon’s book “The Energy...

Courageous Leadership

In his book, “Lasting Impact, 7 Powerful Conversations That Will Help You Grow Your Church,” Carey Nieuwhof said, “… Not wanting to disappoint people fuels conflict within leaders.  So how do you deal with this?  Go see a counselor.  Get on your...

Getting Off the Wrong Bus

Have you ever been traveling somewhere and suddenly discovered that you were on the wrong bus, the wrong plane, the wrong train, or even the wrong road – traveling in the opposite direction you needed to go?  Do you remember that sickening feeling you got...

Leadership is Choices

My friend Chris McDaniel said, “You may be born looking like your daddy, but you’ll die looking like your decisions.”  He’s right.  As human beings, we are shaped by our decisions, or choices.  This is especially true for a leader.  I have often said that our lives...