What should be second nature to Christian organizations has, in some ways, been purloined by business leadership. Teamwork.
Business Leadership
Lessons from the Boxing Ring
Despite the crazy dad, Dave Marks' thoughts are helpful for understanding the toxic work environment...or really, any conflict.
Go On and Kiss the Girl: People-Pleaser-Ahab
I think I have King Ahab figured out...he is a people-pleaser. How people-pleasing and leadership can make a mess.
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.
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
I wish all who suffer under toxic leadership 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