The Hidden Emotions of Leadership. As leaders, we aren’t always honest about how we are feeling. Which to some leaders is the biggest fear.) I’ve learned through working with dozens of pastors and leaders the last few years that, if we are not careful, leadership can become a game we play. Seek a mentor. Hire a coach or consultant. MORE >>

Here's a guest post from executive coach Joel Garfinkle : In high school, I wasn't an amazing athlete, but one of my closest friends sure was. Most people didn't know it, though. He was quiet, even shy, and spent most of his time either practicing or studying. But he handled a basketball as if he'd been born with one in each hand. MORE >>

Behold the shopping cart (or depending on where you live, the trolley, carriage, trundler, buggy, wagon, or basket).  Regardless of where you live or what you call it, one of the forerunners of the modern shopping cart was introduced on this date in 1937 in Oklahoma City by Sylvan Goldman, owner of the Piggly Wiggly [.]. MORE >>

Tune into others if you expect them to tune into you. Discouraged Discouraged or defeated people need strength before they’ll listen to ideas or solutions. Give strength before giving answers or solutions. Six Ways to Strengthen others: Agree with frustrations; don’t explain why. If they feel frustrated they are frustrated. MORE >>

I was talking with a godly man recently about his church. He’s concerned that the church is wasting a lot of resources. They have a large building, a large staff, and a rich history of Kingdom-building, but the building sits empty most days of the week and there is a steady decline in baptisms and Sunday attendance. Wanted: Super-Pastor. MORE >>