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31
Aug
Elements of a “Get it Done” culture part 2
Posted by tmckeever Published in #kidmin, Kidology Coaching, Leadership, List
We will continue with looking at elements of a ‘Get it Done’ culture as we look at #3 Set Stretch Targets and #4 Connect to the Big Picture. 3. Set Goals that Stretch. – Teams in my experience tend to rise to the standard/level set for them. The more you expect, the more they [...]
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30
Aug
I think in our results driven culture we often want some quick and easy short cut answers. We look at a children’s ministries that we view as successful and think if we run our service like they do we will see the results they are seeing. Maybe we listen to some great ‘thinker or [...]
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Tags: culture, Leadership
24
Aug
Here is part 3 of the Insanity of Volunteer recruiting that happens all over the globe in too many children’s ministries. I kind of hit on this a bit yesterday and want to continue it a little more today. When you are creating your ministry descriptions make sure you design roles to meet gifts [...]
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Tags: Leadership, volunteer
23
Aug
Here is part two of Insane Volunteering. Let’s start with the all too common “guilting” a person into serving or staying. When I first started in ministry I had my pastor tell all of us all the time that he trust that we talk and listen to God, and that is part of our [...]
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22
Aug
I have always heard that the definition of insanity was trying to do the same thing the same way and expect different results. What I don’t get is why for so many this applies to all areas of life except when it comes to recruiting volunteers. I still hear and see people doing the [...]
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19
Aug
According to leadership expert Warren Bennis: The manager administers and the leader innovates. The manager maintains, the leader develops. The manager accepts the status quo; the leader is always questioning and challenging. The manager focuses on systems and structure; the leader focuses on people. The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust. The [...]
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Tags: Leadership, management
17
Aug
Not as much about the tool as it is about YOU
Posted by tmckeever Published in Kidology Coaching, Leadership, Life
I am reading more often about all the great tools, gadgets, technology and more that people are using to make their lives more productive. But then, if I continue to watch the same people claiming a new technology or tool that made their life so great just a couple months ago will now be [...]
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16
Aug
I am a huge Starbucks coffee fanatic as many of those who know me will verify. I am not behind all of their philosophy’s but I do enjoy their coffee, lots of their business methods etc.. Recently Howard Schultz made a ‘business’ decision that I am not the most thrilled about but know that [...]
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Tags: Leadership
15
Aug
Today I am going to make this Monday a video Monday. This is the first Monday after not only a big weekend but the starting of many schools as well. The starting of schools means I now have about a week to get everything caught from over the summer so that I will be ready [...]
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14
Aug
I am posting this here for those who came to my last session in Springfield Missouri on starting a fanny pack minsitry / Miniature Missionaries. I truly enjoy getting to hear the heart of those around the country and of all denominations as they share and prepare to reach all those they can for [...]
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