As a leader, you will inevitably be present with people during times of loss. It could be losing a job, losing a dream, or losing a friend or family member. This is why empathy is important. Brené Brown has written extensively about empathy. In her book, Daring Greatly, she wrote, “It’s simply listening, holding space,Continue reading “What is Empathy?”
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Leaders are Servants
Have you ever worked for a leader who acted like he was better than other people? Perhaps he refused to do tasks he thought were beneath him. Or perhaps she expected her team to serve her. Leaders today might segregate themselves from those that work for them. However, this was not how Jesus led. AsContinue reading “Leaders are Servants”
How to Resist Temptation
You have likely heard the John Maxwell quote, “Leadership is influence.” However, influence goes both ways. Just as you could have influence over someone else, someone else could also influence you. As leaders, we not only need to be aware of who we have influence over, but we also need to be aware of whatContinue reading “How to Resist Temptation”
What is Feedback?
Feedback is empowering your team to ask questions, make suggestions, raise concerns, and/or challenge ideas. When we look at the leadership of Jesus, we see He allowed people to ask questions, make suggestions, raise concerns, and challenge ideas. An example of this is in the miracle of the centurion’s servant (Matthew 8:5–13; Luke 7:1–10). InContinue reading “What is Feedback?”
Leaders Transform Lives
Leaders have the power to change people’s lives. Sometimes that change is positive. Sometimes that change is negative. This is why transformation is important. Transformation is a positive life change. It can be physical and spiritual. When we look at the leadership of Jesus, we see He positively changed people’s lives. Examples of this areContinue reading “Leaders Transform Lives”
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”
You Are A Leader: Understanding Your Circle of Influence
Table of Contents Introduction Hey, you. Yes, you! If you only get one thing out of this essay, I want it to be this— you are a leader! Read that statement again and highlight it. You are a leader! Write it on a post-it note if you have to because I don’t want you toContinue reading “You Are A Leader: Understanding Your Circle of Influence”
What Are the Sacred Pathways?
This article discusses feeling disconnected from God and the importance of recognizing individual ways of connecting with Him. It highlights nine distinct “sacred pathways” or spiritual temperaments, including Naturalist, Sensate, Traditionalist, Ascetic, Activist, Caregiver, Enthusiast, Contemplative, and Intellectual. Each pathway signifies a unique method of nurturing one’s relationship with God.
Nick Chellsen 