The extent of board dysfunction and lack of accountability is shocking. Boards of organizations are normally given authority and responsibility for keeping their CEOs and chairmen accountable. Yet, among the Christian organization employees who were under abusive leadership with whom I have spoken, only one board did something about the toxic leader.

I recently heard John's story, a long-time Christian whose leadership in his church was scuttled by the others on the leadership team. It was a difficult story to hear. My friend, John, is "self-differentiated."

I spent a day hearing Lundy Bancroft share his 30 years of research. Of course it could have been a month! I have written of Bancroft's defining of "repentance" before.  As one seminar participant said, "I felt like I was in the presence of greatness!" This awe is due to the fact that Bancroft has … Continue reading Why Does He Do That: A Day With Lundy Bancroft

"How To Decide When It's Time to Quit Your Job" is a wonderful article written by Dr. Paul White. White joined Dr. Gary Chapman and Harold Myra in writing a book called "Rising Above a Toxic Workplace: Taking Care of Yourself in an Unhealthy Environment" a number of years ago. This is a rare text written for Christians on this topic.

In order for leaders to relate to their work and those under their authority in ways that create shalom [peace], there must be a humility exemplified by other-centeredness. This other-centeredness is expressed in a willingness to recognize the giftedness of subordinates.