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Article Archive for June 2009

Inform, Don’t Insult
June 11, 2009 – 5:30 am | No Comment

As a technology lover, it is easy to forget that not everyone speaks the same language. This can cause people to feel uncomfortable or even insulted. No matter what your cause is and what kind …

Have a Pulse? Have a Purpose!
June 10, 2009 – 5:04 am | No Comment

God has wired each one of us with a purpose. Over 25 million of us have tried to find out our purpose. Jesus made our purpose plain:
“…that you bear much fruit” – John 15:8 (ESV)
So, …

Make the First Step Easy
June 9, 2009 – 5:51 am | No Comment

As a rule, do you tend to make things easy or difficult? I’ve seen (and been) both types at times. I used to make things difficult. I’d select the solutions most difficult to build and …

Stop Talking and Start Doing
June 8, 2009 – 5:36 am | No Comment

I know several people that all they do is talk. You know the type of person – they call you up on a weekly basis and tells you what they are going to do or …

The Outgoing Leader: Staying Out Of It
June 3, 2009 – 5:29 am | No Comment

The final stage for anyone transitioning out of a leadership role is to disconnect. There is a tendancy, especially for leaders that have been with the same team for a while, to have trouble letting …

The Outgoing Leader: Transitioning to a New Leader
June 2, 2009 – 5:18 am | No Comment

The most important step in any departure is the transition to a new leader. Your job is to make this transition as smooth as possible.
Here are some tips to make this transition process smooth:

Document your …

The Outgoing Leader: Preparing Your Team For Departure
June 1, 2009 – 5:00 am | No Comment

Eventually, the time will come. You may need to move to a new town. Or, perhaps God is calling you to a new season for you. Whatever the reason, you’ll have to transition out of …