Archive for Character

Why Character Is Such a Necessity in Leadership

Mike Holmes | December 29, 2009 | View Comments Comments

There was a recent study that suggested that power increases “moral hypocrisy.” That giving a person power  makes that person feel entitled and causes a disconnect in their judgment. It also says that those in high-power positions tend to judge morality of others while not practicing what they preach.
As if everyone NOT in power practices what they preach.
Though [...]

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Why God is More Concerned About Your Character Than Your Career

Mike Holmes | December 1, 2009 | View Comments Comments

Know that God has a purpose and a plan for your life. He wants to raise you up.
He Himself said, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” [1] But understand that your character [...]

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The Reasons God Never Called You To Work In Your Weaknesses

Mike Holmes | September 3, 2009 | View Comments Comments

Because you’d stink at it.
You’d hate it.
You wouldn’t feel fulfilled in it.
You’d be bored to tears by it.
And no matter how much you try you’d never fully excel in it.
So…which one do you like best??
God Gave You Those Talents for a Purpose
You’re called to work in your strengths not your weaknesses: the things you’re good [...]

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THE "SECRET" TO SUCCESS IN MINISTRY

Isn’t it the question we’re all asking ourselves: how do I become a success in my ministry (or business, or organization, or etc)? I mean we all work so hard for sometimes little reward, isn’t there a way to speed up the process? How do I become an “overnight success”? Well Tony Morgan gives us [...]

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DREAM MANAGEMENT

Usually you read posts that give advice to leaders on how to achive THEIR dreams but Doug Franklin has put a diffferent spin: help your STAFF acheive THEIR dreams. Doug serve youth workers through a ministry called LeaderTreks.

In this recent post Doug says learning about the dreams of your staff and helping them realize their dreams will forge a bond that [...]

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