I got chills holding this book. Last month, I was in Salt Lake City and 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 earlier this year and have been a fan ever since. One ofContinue reading “What is the Tyndale Bible?”
Author Archives: Nick Chellsen
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?”
What is Transformational Leadership?
In my book, A Leader Worth Imitating, I explain that leaders have the power to transform people’s lives (Principle 18). This change can either be positive or negative. If you as a leader want to make a positive change in the lives of those you lead, learning about the components of transformational leadership is aContinue reading “What is Transformational Leadership?”
What is Your Circle of Influence?
In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John C. Maxwell writes, “Leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.” When I read this book for the first time, it changed the way that I thought about leadership. My thought was that everyone has influence with someone. Therefore, everyone is a leader somewhere. WhereverContinue reading “What is Your Circle of Influence?”
What is Self-Leadership? // 4 Ways to Lead Yourself
This post is an excerpt from my published essay, You Are A Leader. Before you can lead anyone else, you must first be able to lead yourself. I think this is what Jesus meant when He said, “First take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove theContinue reading “What is Self-Leadership? // 4 Ways to Lead Yourself”
What is Self-Care? // Why is Self-Care Important?
In my book, A Leader Worth Imitating, I discuss the importance of self-care (Principle 21). I explain that self-care is simply taking care of yourself. It’s giving yourself time to rest and recharge. Self-care isn’t just physically resting and recharging. Self-care extends to our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. There is a misconception that self-careContinue reading “What is Self-Care? // Why is Self-Care Important? “
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