The greatest threat to forward momentum might not come against you from outside, but alongside you. Most of us stay keenly aware of the distraction and disruption that come at us head on. On the road it becomes obvious in a split second if someone from the other side of the road starts veering and … More Beware of Sideways Energy
One of my favorite things about serving in the local church is the opportunity to invest in people. As leaders we invest in people in a number of great ways – and often times my posts speak to different habits or thoughts about investing in volunteers. Here is a simple reality – your ability to … More How to Keep things Fun with your Team
One of the most important things you can do as a member of a team is know the way new people connect on your team. If you are a leader, make sure you have a clear process for new people. If you are a volunteer, make sure you know the process and lean into it … More Connecting New People to Your Team in 3 Easy Steps
As a parent of a toddler one of the things we are trying to teach our little girl is the idea of accountability. Even though she is little, she is accountable for her words and her actions. When you serve in the local church you enter into a few accountability relationships. Here is a brief … More 3 Accountable Relationships
Two lane or four lane? The difference has become a game changer on my drive to work each day. You see we have a road we use each day going to work or the store, and it has always been a two-lane road. However recently the DOT has transitioned the road into a 4-lane. Before … More Managing Tensions – Relationships vs. Productivity
Have you ever noticed how easy it can be for us to miss what is really going on? I experience this a lot in parenting. I sometimes get so focused on doing things around the house to take care of my little girl that I can miss the most important moments. Sometimes it is cleaning … More Why Volunteers are essential to the Church
Serving on a team is both rewarding and most challenging. Rewarding because the efforts of the collective group are far better than what we could accomplish on our own. Challenging because it involves working with other people; and if we are honest – working with people is not always easy. All of us desire good … More Tunnel of Chaos
There is nothing like watching champions play. I always love the dynamic of the AFC and NFC championship games. Things such as luck and passion can get a team to these crucial games, but the performance IN these games is what helps form championship teams and legacy players. You do not have to be a fan … More Empowering Volunteer Champions
Cory Lebovitz 