Struggles I Have Innovating
Innovation needs to be fostered within a culture that is open to change and free from restricting attitudes and behaviors (Davila et al., 2013). So much of this culture development…
Allow Creativity to Be Creativity
Life does not move into a straight line. For some, this is not a profound statement, for others, this is an idea that needs to be considered, pondered, and explored…
Faith and Science for Ministry Success
The church is embarking on a revolution of change that has not quite caught its own momentum but is quickly catching up with itself. As culture is changing, people are…
Day-to-Day Innovation
Innovation is not something that just happens. In fact, innovation occurs when seemingly unrelated things come together in a new way (Berkun, 2010), often at an unexpected time. For this…
Leadership Requires Trust
Trust is the cornerstone of leadership. Leaders who are not trusted, rather feared, are dictators who control people rather than lead people (Northouse, 2013). Leaders are individuals with integrity who…
Leading From Love
To embark on a journey to be a leader is to venture down a road of discovery to understand the fine line between influence and fear. Every individual is familiar…
Guiding Employees and Customers
Society as a whole has become driven by social justice, environmental awareness, and human rights initiatives. So much so, they are often considered of greater importance than any other factor…
Globally Responsible Organizations
“Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” This is a common phrase used as a warning to those who are tempted to allow greed to lead them across a line…
Love as a Leader
Central to leadership development is self-discovery, self-assessment, and self- actualization. Without a full understanding of one’s self, it is difficult to lead others to the full potential possible. Most importantly…
Global Orientation
Gone are the days of organizations being solely focused on making money if they desire a share of the global market (Cabrera & Unruh, 2012). The global village is becoming…