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 …
From Dan Rockwell at Leadership Freak. (There are expanded observations about the second five points at the original post.) The 5 most painful leaders to be around: 1. Nit-pickers. You’re a bad case of heartburn when you belittle the 80% that’s good with the 20% that’s bad. (Enjoy the 80%. Improve the 20%.) 2. Ball-droppers. …
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