A conversation for young leaders
I love maps. I love globes. I love seeing where I’ve been and where I want to go. But maps are not the friend of the leader, innovator and entrepreneur. If you are looking at a map, it means you’re managing not leading. The essence of a map is that someone has already been there [...]
Read ArticleGet better at something. As I look over my goals I’ve set for 2010, I realize I have a lot to learn in order to accomplish them. And to be honest, I look at some of them and question if I can get there. (Well, there’s another blog post for that, but the short version [...]
Read ArticleIf I look at my own journey, I’ll admit that it hasn’t always be easy nor did it play out how I wanted at the time. But, what’s great is our ability to look back and see that its this journey that really matters. I know that’s so cliche, but without these experiences, we wouldn’t [...]
Read ArticleWe’re down the home stretch of sign ups for this year’s Backstage Leadership. It’s going to be an awesome year. We’ve got an unbelievable line up of speakers to learn from and fellow leaders to learn with. Consider spending a couple of hours each month learning with us. Sign up here…
There are few consistent voices that teach amazing leadership and character like Mike Hyatt. For those wanting to write, lead or create, you will not want to miss the opportunity to dig into conversation with Mike. This is the last week to sign up, so don’t miss out. Go here now…Backstage Leadership.
I am so excited to have Kay finish out what will be an incredible year of Backstage Leadership. Kay’s leadership and influence for justice and compassion around the world is unbelievable. You will not want to miss this opportunity to learn from Kay and her decades of service and leadership at Saddleback and around the world. This week is the deadline to join us. Don’t miss out.
By the time that the prophet Micah got on the scene, things were pretty bad for the Israelites. His prophecy was not very encouraging to say the least. Because of their sin, the Jews were going into exile and receiving the fruits of their behavior. During the seven chapters of rebuke however, there is a promise that beamed with a huge light of hope.
Chapter 5 says that new ruler will come out of Bethlehem, even though this was a small and insignificant clan in Judah. This new ruler will stand and shepherd the flock in the strength of the Lord. This is obviously a prophecy about Jesus, but don’t miss what God is saying. True leadership is only possible by leading in the strength of the Lord. If you are trying to lead yourself, your family or a huge organization, you will only be successful if you do it in the strength of the Lord.
But life is more difficult that that. Circumstances have a way of dragging us up and down. One day you’re ready to change the world. The next day you don’t want to get out of bed. This is especially true if you are on the front lines in active duty. If you are starting something, then you know this all too well. So, how do we live work in his strength and not give into circumstances?
We have to let Christ be our peace. (Micah 5:5)…
There are many ways to kill momentum on a project. One of the surest ways is to box in your team with little room to work. One of the best ways to get better work out of your people, especially your creatives (designers, developers, graphics) is to give them a huge area to work in and let them go.
Tell them the basic peramaters…then let’em work.
Give them the deadline…then let’em work.
Tell them any words or looks that are absolutely out of the questions…them let’em work.
You may not get the results you are wanting on the first try, but over time, you will get far better results than you would have by standing over their shoulder, directing from 2 feet away.
Just a friendly reminder that the registration deadline for the upcoming season of Backstage Leadership is in 2 weeks. Now, I know that is also the start of college football, but I know you can focus on 2 things at once.
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I just got back some stuff I’ve been writing on from an editor and it is evident, I don’t know how to use a comma. I think every other correction or suggestion was about a comma. Either I put one in the wrong place or I left one out when there needed to be one. I’m pretty sure that knowing how to correctly use a comma is important to be a successful writer. Alas
As I went back through the Word document and made the necessary corrections, I started thinking, “Man, its a lot easier to be great at something when you are great at the basics.” So, I busted out my Oxford Essential Guide to Writing and relearned how to use a comma. With a little practice, I’ll, be, a, comma, King.
I think this principle is essential for success in anything. If you want to be great, you need to excel in the basics.
I know the issue with this. No one likes working on the basics. They’re not fun. Why would you want to run up and down the court dribbling when you could be shooting 3-pointers? Why would you want to read a book on grammar when you could be writing? But, the point is, you’ll be able to have way more fun and be a whole lot better when you are excellent at the basics. So, I’m headed back to my grammar book.
What basics do you need to work on?
