Monthly Archives: January 2016

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Getting Through The Leadership Blahs

My wife and I had the pleasure of being some of the leaders in the youth group at our former church. We had so many great times at the church.

We also had times where we didn’t want to leave our house on a Wednesday night and show up for the kids (Sorry former students who may be reading this. It’s the truth, but it doesn’t mean we don’t love you guys!).

Those nights we didn’t want to show up, we had the leadership blahs. You know what those are, right? You’ve probably had them.

What Are The Leadership Blahs?

There are many situations which could be called the leadership blahs. For me, it was the nights I didn’t want to get my stuff together and be there for the students. I wanted to be selfish and do my own thing.  Read more...

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Grow Your Leadership With Chester Goad- The Answers From Leadership Podcast 004

The Answers From Leadership Podcast Episode 004

You can grow your leadership
Today’s guest is Chester Goad. Chester grew up in Appalachia (pronounced Apple-Atcha–that actually matters where he comes from). He’s the son of an auto mechanics teacher, and a retail sales gal, who fell in love and raised him in small-town USA. So who is Chester? It’s taken him some time to figure all that out, but along the way, he’s been a teacher, a principal, a congressional staffer, a Dean, and a whole lot more. Through all of that he’s figured out he values, Leadership, Learning and Life more than anything.

Show Notes:

Who is Chester Goad?

Chester is a dad, husband, a believer. He’s involved in advocacy and service in the disability arena. He also serves on an international non-profit board.Considers himself a life-long learner

On top of all that, he considers himself a life-long learner. Where he focuses on leadership, learning, and life. Last, but not least, he’s helped co-author dyslexia legislation in Tennessee.  Read more...

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11 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From The 5th Wave

A Reel Leadership Article

The 5th Wave is the first book in Robert Yancy’s blockbuster book series. The 5th Wave is the story of an alien invasion of earth and its impact on a young girl’s, Cassie, life.

Her parents were killed during the 3rd and 4th waves of the attack. Her brother is missing and she’s made it her mission to rescue him.

Leadership lessons and quotes from the 5th wave

Promotional poster from The 5th Wave

Hollywood has now made The 5th Wave into a major motion picture that released this past weekend.

You know I had to see it. And, if you know that, you know that I have to share the leadership lessons in The 5th Wave.

Leadership Lessons And Quotes From The 5th Wave

1. You will make the wrong call: From the start, we see the impact the alien invasion has had on the world. We also see Cassie Sullivan, played by Chloë Grace Moretz, make the wrong call.  Read more...

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Are You Anchored In Your Convictions?

In a world that tells us that we need to be tolerant, standing firm in your convictions is difficult. By voicing your opinion on a matter, you’ll face public criticism.

You’ll hear people cry out against you. You’ll be called a bigot or they’ll say you’re intolerant. Maybe even worse.

Convictions Are Crucial

I’ve had many friends over the years who claim to believe one thing only to completely change their opinions the next day.

It’s confusing. It’s frustrating. It’s hard to tell where they stand.

Over time, I began to wonder about these friends. They seemed to have strong convictions. Until they didn’t.

My opinion of them began to shift. Whenever I’d hear them spout off their beliefs, I secretly waited to hear them switch beliefs tomorrow.

These friends were never anchored in their beliefs. They were tossed about by the changing opinions of popular opinion or other friends.  Read more...

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You’re All One Team

Organizations are often broken down into different departments.

Your church or business may have a technology department, financial department, outreach/marketing department, and more. They’re all vying for the same thing.

To grow the organization.

 

While the goal of each department may be to grow the organization, that goal is frequently hindered by the attitudes held within each department.

It’s not on purpose, but each department may secretly harbor ill-will towards those “other” workers.

They see them as competition, not as team-mates. And we, as leaders, often promote this type of behavior.

How Leaders Destroy Teamwork

The little things leaders do can lead to big-time issues in their businesses. Leaders can begin to break apart the cohesive of a team without even recognizing it.

Leaders destroy teamwork when:  Read more...