Google gave me the following definition for people person: “one who is particularly good at interacting with others.” Seems important, but what does it mean to interact well with others? It does not mean being extroverted. Several of the most meaningful conversations I have had…
Four Simple but Powerful Ways to Serve People You Lead
Our most valuable resource is not the buildings we own or the technology we operate or even our financial health. Our greatest resource is emotional capital – healthy, collaborative relationships are critical and providing servant leadership is key.
Nine People/Groups to Thank in the Crisis
We still have a long way to go to get through the Pandemic. The Province of BC has done well to evade a spike in cases. There are, however, a few places in Canada, several cities in the United States and many areas around the…
Five Coaching Habits to Increase Engagement
Sorry this is a week late! We had some technical issues. All good now. Enjoy! The Gallup Group, using more than 20 years of data, identified 12 key needs employees have that are statistically linked to engagement. By engagement, I mean, the level of discretionary effort they bring…
MAKING SENSE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
My next two blog posts will unpack some simple ideas I have developed over the years about organizational culture. Organizational culture is a common topic these days. Google finds 13,400,000 hits in .94 seconds! One of my favourite bloggers posted about it recently. Two months ago it was the lead…
The Three Keys w/ Fr. James Mallon
This week, Brett is joined by the incredible Fr. James Mallon to discuss his personal conversion & growth as a priest, all leading to the amazing ministry at Divine Renovation. They start the conversation by going back to Fr. James early ministry days before the…
Battling Burnout w/ Carey Nieuwhof
In our first interview, Brett sits down with Carey Nieuwhof who has been a pastor, teacher, & leadership guru for many years. They discuss God’s calling to change careers & fighting against simply going through the motions. They also discuss what the Church can learn…
One New Years Resolution Every Leader Should Make
Much of the value that a leader adds to the organization comes from presence, not decisions, strategy or execution. This year, make the resolution to prioritize your presence. Here are three practical things you can do to become a more powerful and positive presence. Attend…
The Importance of Noticing in Leadership
Workhorses often wear blinders, small shields positioned near the eye to eliminate peripheral vision. Blinders are a prescribed blindness limiting the horse to only see straight ahead, which in turn makes it more productive and efficient in carrying out its duties. Every leader knows how…
It is time to go on mission again!
This is the next article in the series on the book, From Christendom to Apostolic Mission. This week’s post is contributed by Matt Regitz who is a leadership coach with Divine Renovation Network. I grew up in a neighborhood Catholic Church on the edge of…
As Christendom Falls the Domestic Church Must Rise
This is an updated article from November 2021 and the next in the series on the book, From Christendom to Apostolic Mission. “In a Christendom culture, the type of person who is brought forward to lead the Church is often the conflict-avoiding administrator rather than…