What separates a church that’s just getting by from one that’s thriving and making an impact in people’s lives? Strong leadership – and specifically, a strong senior leadership team. My guest on the StrongTeams.com podcast this week is Tony Morgan, founder of the Unstuck Group, an expert on team development and alignment. Tony consults with…
Read MoreIn a recent episode of the StrongTeams.com podcast, hosts Steve NeSmith and Rodney Cox interviewed bestselling author and podcaster Chris Bolinger. As the author of popular devotionals for men including Daily Strength for Men and 52 Weeks of Strength for Men, Chris had much wisdom to share about avoiding sinful pride and cultivating humility. These…
Read More“No matter what title you have, once you’ve lost the trust of your followers, you can no longer be a leader.” ~ Adam Grant, organizational psychologist (source: Twitter.com/AdamMGrant) There are many factors that contribute to a strong team—communication, organization, diversity of strengths, and so much more. But there’s one factor that supersedes all others.…
Read MoreThere are many things you can do to make your new team member’s first day a success, but these five are the ones you don’t want to miss. 1. Welcome Them “At the Door” Starting a new job is equally exciting and nerve racking. Relieve the pressure for that new employee by greeting them as…
Read MoreHow many times have you sent or received a text message today? If you’re like most people you’ve probably lost count, because it’s such a frequent occurence. Texting has become an integral part of our communication landscape, but its use in a professional environment should be approached with caution. While it offers convenience, speed, and…
Read MoreDuring a recent podcast episode with Miranda Carls, Rodney asked Miranda to reflect on what it takes to survive and thrive as a believer in the workplace. Miranda responded with, “There is an active surrender and some action that needs to take place.” Our conversation with Miranda was focused on the broader context of living…
Read MoreHiring new employees. Most leaders have a love-hate relationship with the hiring process. It’s exciting to bring in new team members, but in other ways it can be daunting to make such an important decision. As a result, it’s not uncommon for leaders to bring the team together for early phases of the hiring process.…
Read MoreIn a recent podcast interview with Chick-fil-A’s Trudy Cathy White, she talked about the importance of leaving a legacy. Trudy reminded us to, “make the most of every opportunity given to us.” These days, Trudy’s leadership legacy speaks for itself, and so we couldn’t help but contemplate how important leaving a legacy is in the…
Read MoreBy Rodney Cox In a recent podcast interview with CEO and author of The Disciple Dilemma, Dennis Allen, I asked him to get to the root of why ministries can fall short in the area of discipleship. His response focused not on programs, but on mission and leadership’s role in promoting the ministry’s mission. Dennis…
Read MoreBy Rodney Cox I had the pleasure recently to appear on the LeadershipU Podcast. During our discussion, the hosts Christina and Jim Angelakos asked me, “why do you think commitment is important for developing a high performing team?” I thought that was a really good question and one worth writing about. Many times when working…
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