Six Reasons Why Successful Leaders Collaborate

In most situations, I prefer to work alone, but I long ago realized the value of collaborating with others in planning, learning and implementation. In recent days, I have had the opportunity both to give feedback and to receive it as I have collaborated with others...

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Seeks Path to Future

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship will meet for its 20th annual meeting in Tampa, Fla., this week. Many of us have been part of the CBF initiative from the beginning, even though our employers at the time may have frowned upon it, but that is a story for another...

Learning to Accept the Blessing of Outsiders

In Genesis 14, there’s an interesting story about first impressions and acceptance. It involves Abram (Abraham), the emerging father of the nation of Israel, and Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a “priest of God Most High.” As Abraham returned...

Need To Be a Better Listener? Try These Six Steps

On more than one occasion, I have talked with individuals who were asked to be part of “listening sessions” that turned out to be something else entirely. As stakeholders in an organization, they were invited to give their opinions about how effective the...