Deep Imprints

JUNE 25, 2012

A report out this week says that when asked, employees list communications, recognition and access to leadership have the top effects on company culture. Employees rank regular and candid communications (50%), employee recognition (49%) and access to management and leadership (47%) as having the largest impact. Looking for more?

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Your energy just isn’t there, your brain is unfocused, and your “want to” is on vacation. You are up to bat – you have to deliver…and nothing. What do you do when you just can’t deliver? We all face those days where Mr. Pillow and Sister Sheets are calling loudly for our attention. Yet, you [.].

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Your energy just isn’t there, your brain is unfocused, and your “want to” is on vacation. You are up to bat – you have to deliver…and nothing. What do you do when you just can’t deliver? We all face those days where Mr. Pillow and Sister Sheets are calling loudly for our attention. Yet, you [.].

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Deep Imprints

MARCH 12, 2013

With the time change comes a real need: get energy – anywhere we can. Today, I took a look at my need for exercise in an attempt to convince myself to get to the gym. I used a fun matrix to work through these thoughts: SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Strengths – the joy. Read More »

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

We used to reach people by creating a satisfying experience and then using the energy to bring in more people to create an even more satisfying experience. Where there are lots of people, there are more resources, with more people and more resources, we create more energy [.].

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

We used to reach people by creating a satisfying experience and then using the energy to bring in more people to create an even more satisfying experience. Where there are lots of people, there are more resources, with more people and more resources, we create more energy [.].

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

We used to reach people by creating a satisfying experience and then using the energy to bring in more people to create an even more satisfying experience. Where there are lots of people, there are more resources, with more people and more resources, we create more energy [.].

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Deep Imprints

MARCH 5, 2012

I’m talking about the gentle turn in focus that can easily happen in ministry leadership. This small turn causes our focus to shift so that we see all the energies of the group feeding to build something larger, stronger, more enticing.

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Deep Imprints

MAY 1, 2012

There are a couple of principles that are important when you are in the business of helping people make a difference: people have more energy when they are giving to others. people tend to focus on the things that give them energy, especially when they are working for God because He gives them what they need.

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 8, 2012

Meanwhile, our heroine’s boss overhears the conversation and tells our overworked wonder to hang up on the ‘bag’ Tuesday morning she has a bit less energy, and even more stress. She can’t figure out how to set boundaries on her emotional energy and love people at the same time. She can’t quit her job.

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Deep Imprints

MARCH 4, 2012

When I explain the model of church leadership I’m working on , some people realize right away that it takes away the hierarchy. With this in mind, I think that no matter what model you use, a senior pastor is essential. He/she works out of strong giftings to bring the pieces of the whole together.

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Deep Imprints

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

I see a dichotomy in Jim’s speech, as in some places he calls for women to be welcomed into church leadership, in some places he speaks against mega churches, and in still others he talks about women’s senior pastor opportunities being limited to country churches. This brings me to my biggest concern.

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 5, 2012

In these models, emotional energy flows into the model. There needs to be a change, but change doesn’t come easily. We like the models we have been using. They feel good. They are based on power, which helps us feel worthwhile and focused. We like to determine we our “success”.

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 26, 2012

When you put your energy into just being with your community, you put your energy and your actions in (..)

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MAY 14, 2012

As our time and energy are taken up with technology (logic brain), we search for meaning and balance (creative brain). Notice that this process focuses on the creative/emotional side of the brain. Researchers will tell you that this is one of the fundamental changes in our society as we leave the modern era and move into the post-modern era.

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Deep Imprints

APRIL 1, 2012

He ran to the Mountain of God, waited, and when God showed up, he was not only encouraged, but God gave him new vision and energy. Elijah thought the world was against him. He thought his life was over. I made too many mistakes. Peter was rebuked by God himself (Jesus) – he messed up and Jesus rebuked him.

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 19, 2012

Did you maintain your energy? Do – take two to three weeks and follow your diet. Study – look at the results. Did you lose weight?

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AUGUST 29, 2012

If your life is anything like mine, you have 10 things pulling you in 10 different ways. Most days it feels like 50 little grappling hooks, determined to redirect your life. When I feel overwhelmed, I am drawn to retreat. For me, retreat might be a good book, a TV show, or solitaire (the game) [.].

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Deep Imprints

MARCH 5, 2012

So the truth of the matter is that when one is in leadership, there is a certain amount of power that goes with the position. Of course not, but “as the head, so goes the rest” If your focus is on power, then your congregation will spend an exorbitant amount of energy figuring out ways to garner power.

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Deep Imprints

JUNE 20, 2012

When you have to sit in long meetings, you don’t need excess kinetic energy working against you. Don’t spend your mental energy preparing for your time to talk. Make sure you work out and make your body your friend. Calm your mind. Make sure you have nothing between you and God. A troubled mind is a distracted mind.

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