When your pastor says, "If you don't trust me, you don't trust God," run.
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Lessons from the Boxing Ring
Despite the crazy dad, Dave Marks' thoughts are helpful for understanding the toxic work environment...or really, any conflict.
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.
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
Margo: Playing Second Fiddle to a Wolf
Margo served her Senior Pastor well. Too bad he was a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Pearls & Swine 