Category: Productivity
What to Do when you get a Critical Email
Opening up an email that is nasty or critical feels like a punch in the stomach. We have all likely experienced a critical email. Many of us have gotten dozens of them. Over the years, I have learned several principles …
Three Things Every Lead Pastor Must Do
Every lead pastor, regardless of church size, should be devoted to three key priorities weekly. Beyond being committed to mission, relationships, prayer, personal character etc., these three priorities are essential for a lead pastor. These priorities apply to pastors who lead …
How to Keep Urgent from Dominating Important
Almost every leader that I know fights a daily battle between the Urgent and the Important. The Urgent demands your attention right now. Urgent activities for many leaders include things such as crises, deadlines, meetings, and things that we must respond …
100 Principles for Leadership
Download my NEW e-book FREE for a limited time! Over the past 18 months, I have written over 65,000 words and 130 blog posts. I write on leadership, leadership development, productivity, staffing, priority management, and family leadership. I have synthesized my last …
How 5 minutes Can Save your Life
Leaving 5 minutes early just might save both your life and your relationships. I drive a lot. I drive my teenage kids to school, drive all four of my kids to various activities, drive to appointments daily and drive my …