During the last two weeks, we’ve been exploring this simple idea: The more aligned you are personally, the better you lead professionally. In Part 1 of this series, we talked through three big ideas from our newest book, Unshakable Leader:…
It’s all about alignment. So many leadership books have been written. So much great data to sift through. So many ways to “do leadership.” But when everything is said and done (and read), it all comes down to alignment. The…
Today we start a series of three posts on the subject of how be an unshakable leader in the middle of a shaky world. If ever we needed unshakable leadership, it is now. Being unshakable is all about alignment. The…
Your team is the most important asset in the organization you lead. But this is true only when they are engaged. In 2017, according to a Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, only 15% of employees worldwide were…
When I ask leaders about their day off, I’m often greeted with a blank stare followed by uncomfortable mumbling. Some report they haven’t taken a day off in years. And even worse, a few of them are proud of it….
In the book of Revelation, chapter 2, Jesus makes an impassioned plea to the church of Thyatira: “Hold on to what you have until I come.” “Hold on.” Jesus was speaking about finishing. As the stress and strain of COVID-19…
A couple of weeks ago, Laura and I attended a high school graduation party. It was the first extended time we spent talking and interacting with a large group of people since the COVID-19 quarantine began. The party was great…
“Reflection turns experience into insight.” ~ John Maxwell Today is my first day back in the office after a week of much-needed time off. The multi-shaded blue waters of the Great Lakes, the beautiful forests, great food, and time detached…
I want everyone to like me. But everyone liking me isn’t required to have a good life. I want to like everyone. But let’s be real . . . some people are easier to like than others. I’m not sure…
Today, a timely post from our teammate, Jaime Hlavin. Enjoy ~ John We live in a time where graciousness seems to be in short supply. The Bible describes God as a “…compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in…
