I get to work with a lot of stellar staff and volunteer leaders who oversee incredible teams. None of these teams are perfect – but many of them have qualities, which set them apart and make them an ideal team environment. Whether you are a leader building a new team, a fresh leader working with … More The Most Meaningful Part of Any Team
Great players win MVP awards. Great teams win championships. Those two things don’t have to be mutually exclusive, but it is important to understand the power of synergy on a team. Unfortunately we grow up placing greater value and focus on becoming an MVP. We imagine ourselves out on the field hitting the game winning … More Collaboration is King
Do the people you lead know that you care? Perhaps before asking that question it would be wise to take a step back and simply ask, “do you care about the people that you lead?” Care is one of those things which is vital to the health of a team yet is somewhat intangible. It … More Do you give a @#$%?
I recently filmed a brief (3 minute) teaching on the idea of capacity in our lives. Take a few minutes, listen in and consider where you might have more capacity than you realize. I believe there are 2 things that are true of you right now: God wants to entrust you with more responsibility – … More You Have More Capacity
If we are connected on social media you may have seen a number of posts recently in regard to a situation we had to navigate with Walt Disney World. While the situation itself has been resolved, it helped highlight some thoughts on the idea of customer service and brand identity. Before I share some of … More Lessons from a poor Customer Service Experience
What possibilities exist in your life right now? What opportunity is out there that could become game-changers in your life? We live in a day and age where the possibilities are almost limitless. Combine that with the knowledge that we were created in the image of God and the realm of possibilities grows even larger. … More Thinking Outside the Box
Have you ever felt spiritual hunger? It’s that desire for something more from God, for your own sake or for the sake of others. Spiritual Hunger is a gift from God because it reminds you of the gap between the Kingdom of God and the world of Man. (Click to tweet) When we grow content … More Hamilton and Spiritual Hunger
I might be a sucker for punishment. You see I love my job, but there are certain weekends that rise to the top for me. Generally those are days that are packed with activity; full of moments where our team looks at each other and we think, “can we do this?” My response? Bring. It. … More 3 Ways to Keep Your Team Flexible
Note From Cory: This is a guest post from Cami Lebovitz. She has served as a Spiritual Formation Pastor at 12Stone Church for the last 6 years. While Cami is a gifted and talented pastor, my favorite thing about her is that she is an incredible wife and mother to our daughter Nora. I am excited to have her … More Failing for the Win
Do you have the guts to bargain with God? I do not mean a simple plea for God to act on your behalf. I am talking about an aggressive interaction with God. What are the things in your life that cause you to move from casual to intense? Have you ever been shocked by what … More 4 Ways to be Aggressive with God
Cory Lebovitz 