Anywhere you find yourself leading you will need to make split-second decisions on any given day. However, there is real danger in becoming arrogant or one-track minded in these high-intensity moments. Psychologists describe the process of making quick judgments as “thin-slicing.” Malcolm Gladwell puts it this way: “Thin-slicing is the process by which our unconscious […]
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Once your organization has been “steady” or has experienced growth and momentum in any area, it’s time to mature and grow into the next iteration of becoming who God wants you to be. It’s the job of the leaders to work together to co-create the next evolution of the organization’s culture. Bob Goff asks himself, […]
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I love my dad! He can turn anything into a sermon. Take a look at what Dad wrote in the comments section of a popular LeBron meme on my brother’s Facebook page. ~Rob Basketball is a team sport. It requires a complete organization. LeBron James wants to be General Manager, coach and star player. He thinks he knows […]
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Millennials now make up the largest portion of the American workforce. (Chart: Pew Research Center)[1] And it’s worth noting that, with 90 million volunteers, America’s largest employer is non-profit institutions. While non-profits don’t have a conventional bottom line, management philosophy is as key for charitable organizations as it is for businesses. We must steward our […]
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Every organization desires to be healthy and effective. But this is not easy to do in an emergent culture of knowledge workers. I love learning from management guru Peter Drucker and finding ways to apply his insights in a practical way. So I thought I would share the top 4 Drucker principles that every organization […]
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Appreciate this guest post from Peter Haas, OneHope partner and pastor of Substance Church in Minneapolis, MN. Research Finds: Reading Bible to Kids can Increase their Intelligence, Social skills, & More! Here’s Why & How! Most Christians believe that reading the Bible is “good for them.” Yet so many people still struggle getting “into it.” And if […]
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