Power of the Positive No: My Focus Journey Pt. 2
The phrase “power of the positive no” is the title of a book by William Ury. I used some excellent observations from his book in Church Unique, when helping leaders to attune people to a clear, [...]
Applying the Positive No - My Focus Journey Pt.1
Learn to say 'no' to opportunities, by stating (sometimes mentally and sometimes verbally)what you are saying ‘yes’ too, as you articulate ‘no.’ This makes your 'no' a 'positive no.' For example, [...]
Can Do vs Called To
Andrew Patton of Covenant Presbyterian Church shared an exercise he is currently conducting with his staff. As they define the Vision Frame, they are revisiting staff structure based on their [...]
Creating Killer Content
Cheryl Marting, our chief connections officer, sends me links all the time related to her expertise in connecting people and communication to vision.Today she sent me a post by copyblogger that [...]
When are you successful?
Over the last three weeks, I have had the opportunity to speak and learn in many different environments, including the Exponential Conference and the Q Conference. Often I am asked how to go about [...]
Craig Groeschel: How Much Do You Believe the Gospel?
Craig challenged over 3000 church planters at Exponential by considering three levels of belief in the gospel:1) I believe the gospel enough to benefit from it.2) I believe the gospel enough to [...]
