“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” —Abraham Lincoln. Wait, no. That quote is actually attributed to Peter Drucker. What he really said was, “You cannot predict your future, but you can create it” (as cited in Drucker on Leadership, 2009). I have a love/hate relationship with my quote-a-day leadership calendar.Continue reading “Think Twice Before Sharing That Quote Online”
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How to Resolve Conflict
Conflict is inevitable. As a leader, you have the choice to either avoid it or address it. In Matthew 18:15-17, Jesus gave His disciples a three-step template for addressing conflict. Step 1: One-on-One — The first step in addressing conflict is to go to the person one-on-one. Matthew 18:15 reads, “If another believer sins againstContinue reading “How to Resolve Conflict”
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”