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The world and the religious within the church will criticize preaching when done biblically. It will be faithful to scripture, theologically aligned with orthodoxy, and place Christ and His gospel front and center. How the world and the word view…
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Emotional intelligence has had time to come of age and find its place as an established leadership core. Despite the commonality, many leaders need to invest the time and work of self-reflection to increase their emotional quotient (EQ). The old…
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Good leaders have to draw from the right sources. When they do, they have a perpetual spring of inspiration and influence as they impact their people and organizations. I’ve seen firsthand how leaders can build such loyalty and momentum that…
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Are results the final metric of success? The bottom line is much more than finances or growth metrics when it comes to leadership. The end doesn’t always justify the means. Good leaders will seek to understand the dynamics of motivation,…
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The spirit of industrialism is alive and well in board rooms and leadership approaches. The conventional wisdom of that spirit is that more is always more, data rules the day, and only results matter. The paradox of leading well inverts…
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Data is the beginning of wisdom, not the end. I’ve had the privilege to work in environments that exuded teamwork and inspiration, as well as those that created a culture of fear. I’ve seen numbers neglected and overemphasized with failure…
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Part 3 examines the importance of shared vision, communication, and regular check-ins. https://www.calvinistpicard.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Captains-Log-Episode-14.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Part 2 addresses the importance and application of emotional intelligence for leaders. https://www.calvinistpicard.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Captains-Log-Episode-13.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The first part of the leadership series focuses on three aspects of spiritual leadership: wisdom, initiative, and grace. https://www.calvinistpicard.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Captains-Log-Episode-12.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Leadership is a multi-faceted endeavor. In recent years emotional intelligence has been advancing in research and application within the realm of leadership. In fact, Goleman points out that his own research and the studies of others clearly indicate that “emotional…
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