It all started so well. A good looking and humble guy. The first book of Kings describes King Solomon as a godly man. He "loved the Lord, walking in the statutes of David his father." And if that wasn't clear enough, when asked by the Lord what his desire was, his response was to ask … Continue reading Solomon: From Riches to Rags
Autocratic Leadership
Daniel in the Lion’s Den: A Leadership Quagmire
Daniel lost his job, but as he noted, "The real abuse was not in being fired unjustly [which he was], but in [Pastor Jim] having to control the narrative in every situation...the manipulation, gas lighting, and his constant need to fight."
Sure Signs of Toxic Leadership
There are a number of indicators of abusive leadership and it is important to be able to diagnose toxic leadership and root it out from your organization. Because it will kill your organization.
Who Is On the Lord’s Side: Blessing God’s Own
If you are on the side of the oppressed...you are on the side of the Lord.
Mission Agency Leaders & Matthew 18
Sandi has worked for mission agencies almost her entire adult career. And she has experienced multiple toxic leaders in nearly all those agencies.
Sin or Safety: Where is Our Focus?
When it comes to abuse, are we more focused on sin or safety?
The 2nd Chair: Suffering a Toxic Leader When 2nd in Command
Being an Assistant can be very difficult when serving under a toxic leader. Here is some help.
The Virgin Mary: Knowing the Blessing
Toxic leaders at home and in the marketplace do not define who you are any more than Mary's world defined her.
Peace in the New Year
We wish you the Peace of God that surpasses all understanding in this New Year.
The Autocrat: The Destruction of a Good Team
Unfortunately, it is not unusual for those who work for Christian organizations to fall under the destructive leadership of an autocratic boss. As Christians we often have the tendency to believe suffering is a necessary sign of following Christ. But, autocratic bosses should be stopped, not coddled. “Self-serving leaders use the trust and authority that … Continue reading The Autocrat: The Destruction of a Good Team
