When we create a culture that allows for mistakes, we encourage innovation, creativity, and risk-taking. It’s in the crucible of failure that leaders often discover their greatest strengths and develop resilience. This mindset reflects authentic leadership in practice.
If you feel honored, it’s always good if it catches you a bit by surprise. If you are looking for honor with authenticity, it will never be enough.
Recently, I went to a movie theater in my hometown. I noticed the previews stressed that everyone must turn off their phones and other digital devices. The article highlights how using your phone during church can distract worship and others.
How to empower your team to succeed
We usually view unplugging as restorative for ourselves, which is true. But if you lead people in your church—and if you are reading this it is probably true with staff or volunteers—then you need to unplug for their sake as well.
The presence of the Lord–experiencing his nearness, knowing that “he is here, in this very place”–shrivels the ego, wilts the self-confidence and overpowers one’s pride. This article discusses the impact of troublemakers in the church on unity and leadership.
The people you start with may not be the people you finish with. The reminders for first steps can help frame that truth—sad, but true—and yes, painful.
Balancing the need for accountability and redemption.
Be mindful as you prepare messages that you are speaking to an audience that encompasses more than those in the room with you, especially when preaching online.
How to know if your gathering accomplished what it was meant to accomplish
