Ron Edmondson writes about developing skill in timing the commencement of new initiatives, finding the sweet spot between moving too soon and not having enough momentum (or preparation/support) and moving too late and losing an opportunity. He calls this process of discernment, preparing and acting ‘caged momentum’. That’s the power of caged momentum. This doesn’t …
Showing leadership doesn’t always mean you’ll be sorry, but leadership requires doing it well when you should be sorry. Four constructive points from Michael Hyatt. He expands on these at his original post. Take ownership. Show remorse for the problem. Express gratitude for the reckoning. Resolve to take action.
David Murray read a book called Why Simple Wins: Escape the Complexity Trap and Get to Work That Matters by Lisa Bodell. It’s a business book, but churches, along with any group find that the longer we go on the more complex we can get. The challenge is to keep trying to simplify everything. Murray’s …
New people bring all sorts of observations and questions about things that don’t work and we’ve gotten used to. Dan Rockwell counters the waste of energy in defending what isn’t working. Stop defending what isn’t working: #1. New eyes see and state the obvious. Gradual development is less effective when you’re stuck. Bluntness creates tipping …
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