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Do you have a hard time saying no? If you do, then you are not alone. I never thought saying no to various requests was difficult for me until I tried it. I soon discovered that the reason I do not have a hard time saying no is because I seldom say it. Like mostContinue reading “If Jesus Said No, Maybe You Should Too”

Have you ever had a week when you wanted to talk to the person who packed your schedule so full of tasks and events? I know I have. When our schedule stretches beyond the bounds of practicality, we usually end up accomplishing less. We need boundaries. What is a boundary and why do I needContinue reading “Boundaries for Leaders”

What are you pretending not to notice in your place of ministry? I hated that question with a passion when it was first asked to me by a mentor in the ministry, but the question has never left my mind. A leadership principle I’ve learned is that the problems we ignore will continue. In otherContinue reading “Preach on Hell!”

Sometimes one well-placed question can change everything. I recently heard a well-known leadership expert describe a question that changed everything for him. He described himself as a person who felt he was usually right about most decisions and plans. He, half-jokingly, said he would often tell staff members that things could go much faster andContinue reading “What Am I Missing?”

A small blindspot can result in a big problem. Unfortunately, we all have blindspots whether we realize it or not. Imagine this fictitious conversation with your insurance agent following an accident where your car and the other car was seriously damaged, and all occupants were injured. Insurance Agent: “Sir what was the cause of theContinue reading “Leadership Blindspots”

What a Year! There are a lot of reasons to remember 2020 and many of them are not good ones. However, it is a year to remember for many positives, too. Here are five potential “2020 Headlines” that stand out to me: Kentucky Baptist Pastors Led Well: While seeking some reassurance from a fellow state executiveContinue reading “Reflecting on 2020”