Here is a new 5! We have some wise words on social media, leadership contracts, nonprofit leadership, angry leaders, and leadership potholes. Read and learn!
Three Potholes Into Which Young Leaders Often Fall ” I am not entirely sure if the potholes leaders face are significantly different when they are younger than when they are older. I’m inclined to think that young leaders face some unique issues that some acknowledge, deal with and experience victory over and are able to move on.” This comes from Dave Kraft, who is new to me. But I like him already. These “potholes” will help you in self awareness.
Could The Leadership Contract Help You Be A Better Leader? “It is no longer surprising to hear of another leader letting us down. They’re disconnected, they behave badly (if not disgracefully), and they are entrenched in wrong thinking. And we have begun to expect not much else. It numbs us generally, but it also lowers the expectations we have of ourselves. We become bystanders.” See what four principles this post offers.
Five Strategies For Nonprofit Innovation “Nonprofits face a fundamental “business” challenge: they’re “nonprofits.” Most of the 1.5 millions US nonprofits don’t support themselves through “competing” or creating better products, services, or business models. They fundraise, get donations, and find grants. Historically, the typical nonprofit business model has been based on dependence. Dependence limits innovative thinking.” I work for a nonprofit and this is worth reading.
7 Ways Social Media Makes Pastoring More Difficult “Facebook can be very helpful to pastors. It helps us to know how to pray. It is a great avenue for communicating your message, making announcements, establishing connections, helping people to laugh, and a host of other things. It’s also a headache.” Here is the downside of social media-take a look.
A Conversation With An Angry Leader “Leaders who aren’t frustrated are aiming too low. But, leaders who can’t manage their anger grow bitter, destroy their health, and disconnect with employees.” This is Dan Rockwell at his best.
There are the 5 for this week!
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