AntiBurnout; finding a lighter leadership load

AntiBurnout; finding a lighter leadership load

The fire crackled in my back yard on a chilly Colorado night. Leaders mingled with drinks and tacos in their hand. If you watched this gathering unfolding from a drone’s vantage you might imagine egos and embellished stories. But the exact opposite was true....

2024 is going to be an interesting year. There are plenty of unique obstacles we will face this year, but there are also plenty of opportunities. In episode 388 of Stay Forth Leadership Podcast I share my predictions for the upcoming year, but I also share thoughts...

I get an amazing opportunity. I get to coach sharp, humble and growing pastors every week. They are processing new ideas and making sense of how to best lead their congregations and staff. Occasionally I step back and ask, “What good decisions are the wise pastors...

Good ideas are everywhere. I hear them every week. We’re flooded with them. I’m no doctor, but I don’t think we’re suffering from “lack of ideas” syndrome. It’s something much simpler that’s plaguing us.  I’ve been noticing two competing ideas in organizations;...

How does someone succeed?  It’s interesting how much time we think and dream about succeeding, but we rarely ask this question. As a student of leadership and a coach to some great leaders my perspective has changed.  I promise you leaders DON’T succeed by striking...