In his book, The Three Signs Of A Miserable Job (A Fable for Managers and Employees), Patrick Lencioni offers three reasons why many people don’t experience joy in their jobs. In the story, Brian Bailey, a recently retired CEO who becomes the weekend manager of a small pizza place, develops a theory – three reasons … Read more
Culture is really the strongest force in any environment. How do create a solid successful culture in your organization? – To create a good culture, identify the things you love and reinforce them. – Ask yourself: if we were starting over, what would be our core values? – Everyone has to be part of the … Read more
We can learn the two most natural ways to connecting with volunteers just be observing how kids connect to play. 1) They go outside and begin to play with an expectant eye out for who may want an invitation to join them. 2) They go up to the door of the home and ask the … Read more
Every team needs these crucial ingredients: A goal. A vision. A good chemistry. An opportunity. Great communication. Clarity of roles and structures. A moment when they realize why they were here together. The larger the team, the more clarity is needed. The smaller the team, the more relationship is needed. Your team needs … Read more
In ministry, there are lots of times to meet with people. But I like getting up and meeting people for breakfast. Here are a few reasons why: 1. Gets you up and going early. 2. It’s usually quiet and easy to talk. 3. It’s, at least most of the time, a little less expensive. 4. It … Read more
I recently saw a diagram that explained it well. Both a team and a clique are focused on a goal, but the goals are different. A clique has an inward focus and a team has an outward one. The irony is that a team, being united together in an outward goal, has a much … Read more
Creativity is the defeat of habit by imposing originality and change. — Andy Law Creativity is critical in any organizational leadership. When it comes to planning worship, it seems it’s even more critical. We are created by a creative God and we are by nature, creative. All resources need to be used to give God … Read more
Most of what is accomplished in my work is through an army of volunteers, all for whom I am grateful! Motivation is a key piece to the effective work of any team, especially a volunteer team. I was intrigued by a statement I recently read from Thomas McKee who said, “the very busy, cyber connected, … Read more