Today’s Intentional Leadership challenge focuses on the second scenario from our last leadership challenge, “Minimizing Frustrations and Discouragements.”

What do you do when you must work outside your God-given talents, abilities, and insights? As a leader, you will often find yourself faced with tasks that require skill sets other than those which are your strengths.

You should consider whether this task is going to be Continue reading Minimizing Frustrations and Discouragements – part 2 →

As we begin today’s leadership insight, take a moment and reflect upon this past month. I want you to pinpoint at least one task you had to accomplish that was frustrating or difficult for you to undertake. In addition to the difficulty, also look for some responsibility that you really did not wish to do. Focus upon a task that was directly associated with the area of your leadership and influence.

Now that you have this task in mind, consider whether the skills and insights needed to effectively handle that task are part of your strengths and talents. Most leaders I have counseled quickly discover that the areas which are most frustrating for them or discouraging to them are areas that Continue reading How To Minimize Frustrations And Discouragements →

This Intentional Leadership focus emanates from several ministry leaders and pastors seeking input of how to handle certain challenges they are facing as they lead their congregations. In the heart of a leader, there is a clear understanding of Continue reading Flexibility vs. Double-Mindedness →