Articles by Our Coaches

As leaders, we can fall into the trap of thinking we have to be the ones with all the ideas, but that is simply not true. Our teams need to know that not only is bringing fresh, innovative ideas welcomed, but it is also needed. That is why I invited Jason Williamson, the mission pastor at the church where I lead and founder of the Through Our Eyes Project , for a podcast conversation on why we need the ideas of others and how we can create atmospheres where people feel enco

No one would argue against the need for unity in our churches and organizations. But I am sure you also know that unity does not come easy. So, how do you even begin creating this cultural characteristic where you lead? I invited Lawrence Kind, a high-level leader who worked for Milliken, to join me for a conversation about this seventh characteristic in the Leadership Culture Matters series: Unity is everything. Lawrence, with his business wisdom and servant’s heart for the

Giving and receiving criticism can end up being difficult and emotionally charged situations. Both require us to check our ego at the door so that criticism can be given gently and accepted humbly. But how do we actually get to where we can offer it without being reactionary and receive it without being offended? I recently had a conversation on my podcast about this with Julie McNeely, the Worship Ministry Director at the church where I lead, for the sixth leadership culture

How often do you hear people laughing where you lead, and why does that matter? I recently had a conversation with Dr. Josh Epton, the worship pastor at the church where I lead, for the Leadership Culture Matters podcast series, where we discussed why laughter needs to be common in your ministry, workplace, and home. This fifth characteristic - laughter is common - might seem surprising, but it is vital for a healthy leadership culture. Not because the ultimate goal is laug

Ministries cannot grow and thrive when everyone involved holds a dog-eat-dog mentality. Creating a kingdom-minded culture means the people on your team want to help each other win because of the bigger picture and purpose. So, how do you guard against those you lead becoming so myopic that you end up with deeply fragmented teams? I recently talked about this with Dr. Tripp Atkinson, the NextGen Pastor at the church where I pastor, for Episode 4 of the Leadership Culture Matte