Equipping Leaders To Multiply

5 Words Leaders Need to Use Weekly

It doesn’t take many words to change the trajectory of someone’s life. It just takes the right words, spoken at the right moment. Solomon puts it this way, “Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances.” Proverbs 25:11 (NASB) I was leading a training session in Florida when Jim shared how his life was turned around in a single moment. Through tears, he recounted how, as a young…Continue Reading

What energy will you bring to 2021?

Today marks 20 years of working out consistently. I don’t always feel like going in, see results, make forward progress, or have the time. But I go anyway. Not working out is easier than working out. Both have a cost. I’d much rather pay the price of consistently working out than the alternative. God not only deserves my best EFFORT, but He also deserves my best ENERGY. Energy doesn’t come from sitting and eating sugary…Continue Reading

Do You Have a Testimony?

Why is your staff not developing leaders? It could be a lack of skill or know-how. It could be pride or laziness.  Regardless of what the cause seems to be, the root of the problem is a lack of conviction. Conviction leads to action. If a staff member has a conviction that leadership development works, they will do it. But if they lack the conviction, they will not take action to develop others. This is…Continue Reading

Are You Growing as a Leader?

You can grow accidentally, or you can grow intentionally.   Accidental growth happens when you suddenly learn something because of a mistake or a chance encounter.  You weren’t trying to grow; it just happened.   The majority of leaders in this world today take this approach to self-development. As a result, their growth trajectory is small, and leadership potential remains untapped. Intentional growth happens when you identify a specific area of growth.  You put together…Continue Reading

How much are better leaders worth?

What would having better leaders do for your organization? More results, better widgets, stronger culture? The possibilities are endless. But when I say “better leaders” do you first think “Yes! How can I find better leaders?” Or “Yes! How can I build better leaders?” Sometimes we’re so focused on new leaders, we forget about our existing leaders. When you do consistent development with your existing leaders you will end up with better leaders. Better leaders…Continue Reading