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The term "apostle" literally translates as "sent forth one." In New Testament times the original 12 Apostles were sent forth as direct representatives of The Boss Himself. Their job then was to do the work of Big CEO. These men were given authority by Jesus to teach, preach, heal people, and cast out demons. They were charged by Christ Himself to "make disciples" of all nations. For a deeper description of what this means, an apostle is also defined as one who pioneers and establishes . These... Read Full Story
Recently I have had the pleasure of reviewing Nancy Orberg's latest book called unleashing the POWER of rubber bands: lessons in non-linear leadership . This is a fantastic book that I recommend for anyone that wants to live out God's will for your life as a leader in the workplace (or in the ministry). I have also recently had the pleasure of picking Nancy's brain about this book, and here is the result of that interview... mbG: Why did you write unleashing the POWER of rubber bands... Read Full Story
Stress sucks! Many studies show that workplace stress can (and does) contribute to cardiovascualr disease (congestive heart failure, aneurysm, etc.), musculoskeletal disorders (back and upper extremity problems), and psychological disorders (depression, anxiety, etc.). Got your attention yet? " What I've Learned from Stress " is the topic of this group writing project from High Calling Blogs . If there is one thing that I think is already apparent, it is the idea that excessive stress should... Read Full Story
In today's workplace there are a variety of needs that need to be met within any organization. And it is up to us to meet those needs. Different needs will require different solutions, and often are best dealt with by different people. So a well-balanced organization should have different types of leaders to help meet the various needs of the organization. We have discussed the various levels of leadership here before (the manager-leader and the executive-leader ), but in addition to those... Read Full Story
Succeeding in the workplace usually takes a great deal of talent. Above anything else, you have to be good at what you do. However, you can excel at all of the technical areas of your job, but never see the advancement and growth within your organization if you do not have certain leadership qualities. This is the case with Abimelech. I know... you might be saying, "who the heck is Abimelech?"; right? He was the son of Gideon (a.k.a. Jerubbaal which means "contender with Baal"). And if you... Read Full Story
What is it that makes a leader? Some say that leaders are born that way. Others say that leaders can be made. So the key question is really about whether someone can come to possess the qualities that a leader should have. However, before anyone can determine whether someone can learn them or not, we must first identify what the important qualities actually are. Now I am not going to make the judgement for you on whether these qualities can be learned or not, but I am going to present to you... Read Full Story
There is one person (or group of people) in any organization that determines that organization's level of success more than anyone else. You may argue that it is the front-line. And while I agree that the front line is indispensable as the group that carries out the mission, I still feel like there is a more important group. Some may say that the executive-leaders are the most important, because without them, there would be no organization or vision. Again, while I recognize the importance of... Read Full Story
Awards are great, but one of the greatest honors that I think that I could have received is to be interviewed by another leader. Manager, Leader, Coach Ron Hurst from Developing Leaders and Material Leadership has recently interviewed me for a new series of podcasts that he is putting together on the topic of purpose. I am quite honored and humbled by his desire to interview me and share some of the management by God story. The large focus of the interview was on "purpose". He wanted to... Read Full Story
One day after a small bump, my daughter screamed in fake-agony trying to garner some sympathy. My wife told her in a matter-of-fact voice that when she falls and gets an ' owie ' she doesn't have to scream, but instead can just say, "ouch", then stand-up, brush herself off and keep running. We all make mistakes and get tripped up from time-to-time. We miss a deadline, forget an appointment, make a bad judgment call or lose our cool in a moment of frustration. Great leaders will stand-up... Read Full Story
Employees of all stripes want to be inspired. We all want to believe that the results of our long workdays mean more to this world than mere profit for investors. Even the most cynical capitalist will admit, in times of quiet reflection, the desire to know that they have spent their lives in pursuit of something more than monetary success. This is why moral leadership is so important, it creates a vision that can inspire engagement, passion and shared commitment. A company with a powerful... Read Full Story
