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Five ways to respond to staff who cry out for help
Leadership Principle #18: Treat suffering and depression with an admission of weakness and an outstretched hand."'Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will leave this life.'" – Job 1 …
May 16, 2012 - Tom Harper
Four forces leaders can’t control
Leadership Principle #17: Don't waste time asking why some things happen. You'll never know for sure. "'Who knows, perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this.'" – Est 4:14 …
May 8, 2012 - Tom Harper
Eight Reasons Church Leaders Should Talk about Money More
1. According to the gospels, Jesus talked about money and possessions frequently. It seems like it is worthy of more of church leaders' attention than we give it in our preaching and teaching. 2 …
May 8, 2012 - Margaret Marcuson
Two laws of protecting your church from critics
Leadership Principle #16: Protect your organization's core and culture with a thick wall built by people who want to save their own skin. "'The survivors in the province, who returned from the exile …
May 2, 2012 - Tom Harper
"State of the Plate" Research Shows Giving Finally Rebounded for the Majority of Churches this Past Year
DENVER — Churches suffered from plummeting donations after the recession began in 2008. But in the past year, a majority of congregations experienced giving increases because of a better …
April 1, 2012 - Brian Kluth
Chapter 10: Don't stand on the front porch
Leadership Principle #10: To protect yourself and your organization from moral failure, demolish the front porch of temptation. "One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof …
March 14, 2012 - Tom Harper
What Helps Ministry Relationships Last?
Ministry is about relationships – no relationships, no ministry. This month my husband, Karl, and I celebrate our 32th wedding anniversary (yikes!). As I reflect on the many things I have …
February 1, 2012 - Margaret Marcuson
Chapter 3: The benefits of reduced work stress
Leadership Principle #3: Productivity increases when organizations celebrate core strengths, reduce non-core operations, and eliminate distractions. "'These are … the appointed feasts of the …
January 23, 2012 - Tom Harper
Three tactics to resolve workplace arguments
I've had several "real" conversations the past few weeks in my professional and personal circles. I wouldn't call them all pleasant little chats, but they were ultimately beneficial for me and others …
December 7, 2011 - Tom Harper
How to Fire Someone…Without Relational Carnage, Part 4
How to Fire Someone…Without Relational Carnage, Part 4 Okay, so I've been teasing you. I titled this article series "How to Fire Someone," but I have yet to actually talk about firing anyone …
October 29, 2011 - Jerome Daley

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