Archive for Leadership
7 Leadership Lessons Any Startup Can Learn from Jeremy Lin
Jeremy Lin is good…but you don’t need me to tell you that. But what are qualities we startups can learn from him? Find them out here…
The Danger of Being a Charismatic Leader
I used to work under a charismatic leader. He was smart, handsome, always smiled, a “visionary”, and knew ways to connect with people. He spearheaded new initiatives, new programs, and new projects (which he was head of). The problem is when he left all the initiatives, programs, projects, AND people were gone as well–everything he created [...]
5 Lessons Church Leaders Could Learn from MySpace and Blockbuster
Blockbuster was just acquired by Dish Network for $320 million–that’s quite a discount since it was worth $5 billion a few years ago. And News Corp is looking to unload MySpace–the darling they bought for $580 million in 2005. What a sobering reality–up today, gone tomorrow; the best today, a laughing stock tomorrow. This is a lesson any humble heart can glean nuggets from…yes even church leaders.
The Business Benefits of Gratitude: The Reasons “They” Don’t Want You to Know
Truly great people (leaders, entrepreneurs, change agents, and etc) show gratitude freely and genuinely. And why not? The benefits are immense! But what exactly are they??
3 Ways to be More Sensitive to the Spirit of God
One of the greatest assets of any leader is their ability to see forward.They focus on the opportunities of tomorrow before they become the problems of today. Hence the beauty of hearing from the Spirit of God–the One Who knows the end from the beginning.
How to Use the Peace of God to Take Your Business to the Next Level
You won’t hear this in Fortune, Forbes, Businessweek, or the Wall Street Journal…but hearing from God is a SOLID business strategy. But, the problem is, God doesn’t always answer with a “yes” or “no.” So how do you know what to do when you don’t get a definite answer. The answer is found in peace.
Why God Uses Losers to Change the World
I’m a loser. Or better yet, I was a loser. And God picked me still. With all the “winners” out there God has a habit of picking losers….almost like He’s one of those old guys at the track! Why do you think that God picks losers??
What Do You Do When God DOESN’T Come Through
This is not something you’re supposed to say…but if you’ve walked with this Guy long enough you can understand. He DOESN’T always come through. Find out what to do next…
5 Strategies Startup Leaders Can Learn From Mayor Cory Booker
Cory Booker has become an the mayor of Twitterverse with his constant tweets. But he became even more celebrated after his hand in helping many Newark residents. Find out what startup leaders can learn from Newark’s mayor…
3 Strategies Early Hymn Writers Could Teach Breakthrough Startups
I go to a church that sees hymns as the standard of music. Anything composed after always to seems to fall short of these “sacred songs.” And I must admit they are beautiful. Their words are very powerful and their messages timeless. So because of the fascination with them…whenever anyone creates anything new…the new is seen as “not of God.”
