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My colleague Rev. John Rosenberg (director of the Lutheran Educational Network and Support) tells me…
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How close should you be to those you lead? Last month’s O magazine included an…
Continue ReadingCan we change other people?
In ministry we need a fundamental humility about our ability to change others. When we…
Continue ReadingDo Clothes Make the Leader?
I’ve been getting a kick out of Victoria Weinstein’s blog, Beauty Tips for Ministers. She’s…
Continue ReadingHow Old Do You Need to Be to Lead?
Since I recently turned 50, I find myself thinking about age and leadership. I first…
Continue ReadingIsrael Galindo commented on the last post: “One interesting wrinkle on this issue is the…
Continue ReadingLeadership and Relationships
Leadership never happens in a vacuum. We lead people, which means we have to have…
Continue ReadingLeadership at the Movies
I just saw the 1964 movie Becket, in limited release on the big screen, with…
Continue ReadingWhat’s a Leader to Do?
The leader of a congregation holds a unique position. In order for the church to…
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