Note: This blog post also appears on Leadership Couples. A number of months ago I had the privilege of interviewing a wonderful couple with an amazing story. It’s a beautiful story of redemption and restoration. Imagine growing up in an environment where your father is an alcoholic and a lousy role model. When you’re 11…
The value of order means bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage. Leadership Questions: Does everyone on your team know exactly what is expected of him or her? What needs to change to promote greater clarity of focus for your team? What principles have you established for your team to prioritize and make…
The original version of this was posted on Leadership Couples, written by my wife Lori. This speaks to the differentiating value of Adventure, which means a wild and exciting undertaking; or risky activities. If you are ever feeling uncertain or ill equipped to handle your mission – from leading a youth group to leading your…
The value of gregariousness means seeking and enjoying being in crowds and socializing; or friendly. Leadership Questions: What drives your need to be social? What are the risks (and potential costs) of being too friendly with your team? How can you use your gregariousness to influence others in a positive, non-self-serving way? When socializing with…
Note: This blog post also appears on Leadership Couples. Recently, Lori and I watched Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the creators and producers of the TV miniseries The Bible. Since the 5-week series aired in March 2013, over 100 million people have already watched it. Oprah suggested that over 1 billion people…
The value of growth means to become larger, greater or bigger; expand or gain; a progression. Leadership Questions: What is your #1 barrier preventing healthy growth right now? When you talk about growth, how do you know if others see the same vision as you? Who was responsible for your last major growth spurt, and…
Dan Reiland produces an excellent newsletter called “The Pastor’s Coach” (you can sign up for it here). In a recent edition, Dan wrote about what people want at work, specifically relating it to church leaders and staff members. His unique insights seemed very relevant to leadership couples – a husband and wife team who work…
The value of candor means being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech; fairness. Leadership Questions: Do you always speak the truth (in love), even if it hurts? How can you ensure your body language matches the openness and honesty you know you need to express? When you’re wrong, can you freely and openly admit…
TV pitchman Billy Mays was exuberant. Motivational speaker Tony Robbins is exuberant. Lots of people involved in direct selling are filled with exuberance. As a differentiating value, Exuberance means overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval; or joyful enthusiasm. Those who really live this value (or have this ‘gene’) are exuberant about life. Now, let’s separate…
The value of dynamism means great energy, drive, force, or power; active strength of body or mind; pizzazz. Leadership Questions: Who do you know that possess pizzazz? Are they using it to help others? Do others feel your energy and drive are being applied for their benefit, or yours? When is the last time you…
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