leaders in transition

Leaders in Transition: Three Steps Closer to Transformation

This week, I’m thrilled to be a guest blogger on Voice of Courage as I share my story around a recent leadership transition and the heart lessons I discovered in making a new start.  What happens when we allow time to pace and see God’s transformation in the season?   Leadership transitions can be drawn out and difficult, at least in my experience. So …

How Effective Is Your Leadership?

What effect does your leadership have on those you lead? Does it inspire confidence and trust in your leadership? Does it empower others and mobilize clear action? Or does it create uncertainty and confusion? Fear and suspicion? We all want to be a stronger leader.  So we read books, attend workshops, and spend hours in prayerful reflection so we will be prepared for God’s use. (Hebrews 13:21) As …

Never Give Up, Never Surrender

Ever feel like no matter what you do, it doesn’t seem to make a difference? You may be surprised that Elijah, a Biblical prophet lauded for his power and impact, knew that feeling well. Let’s dip into this powerful prophet’s saga to find out more. The setting: Mt. Carmel in Israel. Elijah is locked in a face-off with king Ahab …

Tuning Out the Enemy

Psalm 31:14,18 “But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies… let their lying lips be silenced…”   Satan and his cohorts are ever striving to convince us that our work is in vain, that we are useless to God and others. He whispers, “it’s …