Oct 19, 2023 | Communication, Difficult people, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
If you want to lead well for a long time—and be respected by those you lead—you must figure out how to handle difficult conversations. If you don’t . . . you put a cap on your how many people God can trust you to lead well. During the month of October, we honor...
Sep 19, 2023 | Communication, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we kick off a 2-week series of pods entitled Leadership & … Leadership and Communication Leadership and Seismos Moments Today we start with Part 1: Leadership & Communication. Effective communication is a super important skill, but it is hard. No matter...
Jul 21, 2022 | Communication, Leadership, Pastor, Relationships, Words
I like to play golf. Golf isn’t super-exciting. In fact, it’s kinda boring. But hitting a little ball hard with a club can be therapeutic. I’m a below average golfer. Golfers at a below average level use mulligans occasionally. If you’ve never played golf, you...
Oct 5, 2021 | Calling, Communication, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Uncategorized
Communication has become a complicated venture for leaders. Our current culture stands ready to pounce on any misspoken word or idea, and use it to attack/or criticize us. How can we hit the mark when we speak in such a volatile environment? Our guest, Andy Swart,...
Aug 17, 2021 | Communication, Influence, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Uncategorized, Words
Words . . . one of the most powerful forces for good in the organizations we serve. Unfortunately, one of the most powerful forces for not-so-good as well. Proverbs 18:21: “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs...