Do you prefer to work with others or to work alone? Don’t feel bad if you answered the latter. That’s usually my preference. We may idealize the idea of DIY leadership or idolize lone ranger leaders. However, it isn’t an accurate view of leadership. While you might do a lot of things well, you can’tContinue reading “Why Teamwork is Important”
Author Archives: Nick Chellsen
5 Ways to Encounter Jesus
When we look at the leadership of Jesus, we see He was present. Another name for Jesus is “Immanuel.” This means “God with us” (NIV, Matthew 1:22). While Jesus is no longer physically present with us as a man, we can still encounter Him today. There are five ways that we can encounter Jesus’ presenceContinue reading “5 Ways to Encounter Jesus”
Green, Yellow, & Red Zones in AT YOUR BEST
“Most people have only three to five deeply productive hours in a day when their energy is at its peak. That’s it.” – Carey Nieuwhof You have likely noticed that there are certain times of the day when your energy is at its peak. It might be when you take your first sip of coffeeContinue reading “Green, Yellow, & Red Zones in AT YOUR BEST”
The Bible’s Only Ghost Story: What Really Happened at Endor?
Discover the Bible’s only ghost story in 1 Samuel 28. Was it really Samuel? Explore the Witch of Endor, the supernatural, and lessons for Christian leaders.
What is the Tyndale Bible?
I got chills holding this book. Last month, I was in Salt Lake City for a work trip. On the last day of the trip, I made arrangements to visit Moon’s Rare Books in Provo, UT (about a 40-minute drive from where we were). I discovered the bookstore’s owner, Reid Moon, on social media earlierContinue reading “What is the Tyndale Bible?”
6 Attitudes of Prayer
There’s this well-known picture of George Washington praying. I think the reason that it resonates with people is this: While people were looking to Washington for direction, he was looking to God for direction. The same can be said about Christian leaders today. While people are looking to you for direction, you should be lookingContinue reading “6 Attitudes of Prayer”
What is Individualized Consideration?
There are four components to transformational leadership: This post will focus on Individualized Consideration. In their book, Transformational Leadership, Bernard M. Bass and Ronald E. Riggio state, “Transformational leaders pay special attention to each individual follower’s needs for achievement and growth by acting as a coach or mentor” (p. 7). Essentially, transformational leaders show authentic interestContinue reading “What is Individualized Consideration?”
What is Intellectual Stimulation?
There are four components to transformational leadership: This post will focus on Intellectual Stimulation. In their book, Transformational Leadership, Bernard M. Bass and Ronald E. Riggio state, “Transformational leaders stimulate their followers’ efforts to be innovative and creative by questioning assumptions, reframing problems, and approaching old situations in new ways” (p. 7). Essentially, transformational leaders encourageContinue reading “What is Intellectual Stimulation?”
What is Inspirational Motivation?
There are four components to transformational leadership: This post will focus on Inspirational Motivation. In their book, Transformational Leadership, Bernard M. Bass and Ronald E. Riggio state, “Transformational leaders behave in ways that motivate and inspire those around them by providing meaning and challenge to their followers’ work” (p. 6). Essentially, transformational leaders have theContinue reading “What is Inspirational Motivation?”
What is Idealized Influence?
There are four components to transformational leadership: This post will focus on Idealized Influence: In their book Transformational Leadership, Bernard M. Bass and Ronald E. Riggio state, “Transformational leaders behave in ways that allow them to serve as role models for their followers” (p. 6). Essentially, transformational leaders don’t just talk the talk, they also walkContinue reading “What is Idealized Influence?”
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