The content discusses the negative impacts of underpowering and overpowering leaders on teams. Underpowering leaders fail to provide necessary resources, while overpowering leaders deny control. Both hinder team effectiveness. Empowering leadership, which offers both resources and authority, is essential for fostering confident and capable teams. It encourages reflection on personal leadership styles.
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Small Beginnings: The Key to Achieving Your Goals
In the beginning of the year, as you begin thinking about new goals for the coming year, you’re also reminded of the goals you didn’t accomplish last year. Maybe you didn’t run that 5K. Maybe you didn’t write the book. And you might be asking yourself, “Should I even set new goals this year? WhatContinue reading “Small Beginnings: The Key to Achieving Your Goals”
The Power of Gratitude in Leadership
The post emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude to those on your team, drawing from Ephesians 1:16. It encourages leaders to not only feel thankful but to make it known. Readers are prompted to identify individuals they can intentionally thank or acknowledge in the upcoming month.
Why Most Advice Sucks
Advice often reflects personal experience, which may not be applicable to others. The difference between practices and principles is crucial; practices are rigid, while principles adapt to various situations. Effective guidance stems from identifying underlying principles, which is essential in leadership.
Experience vs Education: What Matters More?
People often debate which is more important: experience or education. But the truth is, both matter. Experience is learning from your own successes and failures.Education is learning from someone else’s. And education doesn’t have to be formal—it can come from books, webinars, mentorship, or even intentional conversations with those ahead of you. How will youContinue reading “Experience vs Education: What Matters More?”
St. Patrick’s Breastplate: A Leader’s Prayer
St. Patrick’s Breastplate is a traditional Christian prayer attributed to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It emphasizes God’s presence in every part of our lives—before us, behind us, within us, and all around us. Many Christian leaders still recite this prayer today, seeking God’s guidance, strength, and protection. Though the full prayer spansContinue reading “St. Patrick’s Breastplate: A Leader’s Prayer”
Why Mentors Matter: Turning Hindsight into Foresight
You’ve likely heard the age-old adage, “Hindsight is 20/20.” Meaning, clarity often comes after a decision is made. But what if we could have that same clarity before a decision is made? This is why having a mentor is so important. A mentor, simply put, is someone further along on the same path as you.Continue reading “Why Mentors Matter: Turning Hindsight into Foresight”
Seek Understanding Before Sharing Opinions
The Book of Proverbs regularly contrasts the actions of the wise and the foolish. Many passages say something along the lines of, “The fool does ____, but the wise does ____.” While Proverbs 18:2 doesn’t present a direct contrast, it does reveal a key difference: “Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airingContinue reading “Seek Understanding Before Sharing Opinions”
Leadership Strength Quiz: Discover Your Strengths as a Christian Leader
Discover your God-given strengths as a Christian leader. Take this short leadership quiz to uncover your unique style, and use it as a team-building resource to help your group grow in Christlike leadership.
Connecting with God Through Worship
Overview In my book, A Leader Worth Imitating (Principle 2: Presence), I explain that there are five ways for people to connect with God and encounter Jesus: scripture, prayer, worship, community, and service. In this article, I will explain how people can connect with God through worship. Worship in the Book of Psalms While worshipContinue reading “Connecting with God Through Worship”
Nick Chellsen 