As news of an economic recession makes headlines, many employees start to focus less on their work and more on surviving the season. This focus on the country’s woes can increase stress on an already weary workforce and wreak havoc on team morale. As a leader, you can’t force your team to stay positive, but…
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The summer has been hot and so have our plans for Ministry Insights. We’ve been working hard to develop new ways to improve the client experience and help you build stronger teams. Here are three new projects in the works that will launch in fall 2022. 1. Newsletter If you’re reading this article you probably…
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According to Twitter’s Q1 2022 report, the social media platform now has 229 million daily active users. This is a 15.9 percent year-over-year increase and 6.7 percent more than the previous quarter. Numbers like this solidify Twitter’s ranking as one of the top five social media sites in America. After news and entertainment content, leadership…
Read MoreBy Rodney Cox “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” 1 Peter 4:8,9 As a leader, the margin for mistakes can seem small when all eyes are on you. Not being everything you should be can be intimidating and overwhelming.…
Read MoreLet each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others…Philippians 2:4 While that is the foundation of good leadership, there are many other leadership skills that one needs to hone in on. A great leader is one who not only has the ability to delegate…
Read MoreWe’ve all heard it, and we all know it. Opposites attract. There’s a certain intensity or chemistry that bubbles up when you meet that special someone who is your polar opposite, like two magnets irrefutably drawn together. Although that opposition can be exciting and fun, it can become – over time – annoying. The very…
Read MoreRecruiting is a challenging but crucial aspect of building a solid team. A lot is riding on the people you hire. They could make or break the success of your organization. While some ministries and organizations do an excellent job recruiting and hiring the right people, most don’t. According to a study by McKinsey &…
Read MoreMinistry teams are more than just a group of volunteers who “get things done”. They are the heart and soul of the church and offer a wonderful opportunity for others to serve the Lord with their talents. A strong ministry team also keeps a church healthy. Without a supportive team, pastoral staff and church leaders…
Read MoreDid you ever imagine how difficult it would be to expand your current leadership skills to include being a digitally savvy leader so you could manage a team working remotely? You wouldn’t be alone. Many leaders have struggled to adapt and innovate their approach to building a high-performance team remotely. Because there’s a lot to…
Read MoreLove them or hate them, team-building exercises work! They are an essential ingredient to a well-bonded team. Giving your team a way to let their hair down while working together to solve problems creatively can help them learn and get to know each other in a fun way. It also gives you, as a leader,…
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