Have you ever heard the expression, “Be yourself because everyone else is taken?” It is a truism that you simply cannot overlook as a leader. One of the greatest strengths to the teams I have built over the years is helping each team member focus upon who they are and what talents they have to add to the team. When every member is utilizing their individual strengths and talents within the team, the team becomes more effective.

Let’s talk through this analogy for a moment to discover why this principle is so vital for you personally, as a leader. Why is it imperative that you, as a leader, be yourself? Continue reading Be Yourself Because Everyone Else Is Taken →

From one leader to another, I ask you to honestly, and objectively contemplate today’s Intentional Leadership topic. Grasping and implementing this focus will dramatically increase your effectiveness.

Ask yourself if either of the following scenarios are common to your leadership style.

First, with your numerous responsibilities, you may often find yourself Continue reading Do You Need To Turn Up The Volume? →

The topic of investing is one that pervades many conversations. You may recall conversing with others about how to invest your finances. Or, you may have recently taught your church on the importance of investing into the lives of children. All of us invest ourselves into one thing or another. In the next few moments, I want you to carefully consider the primary goal for every investment you make. Continue reading Investing into Life and Ministry →