In our final study of Lencioni’s book, we’ll discuss the tools necessary to deal with potential conflict within a leadership team. While your team less likely to experience the pressure of a ” for profit” organization, there are five issues that every team must be ready to deal with. The first is ABSENCE OF TRUST. This is defined as
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One of the greatest challenges for many directors is forming a strong and dependable leadership team. Lencioni suggests 3 traits that might lead a director to dismiss someone from their leadership team. They are; 1. Too methodical. 2. Too complaining. 3. Lack of engagement at meetings and follow up responsibilities. Three traits that should be looked
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is the title of a book by Patrick Lencioni that we will be reviewing this month. While it is a fictional account of a fictional business, Lencioni has taken real life experiences with businesses he consults with to give both for profit and non-profits advice on how to build
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Help motivate your child to read with this simple idea! Go to your local craft store or look online for beads that your child would like. There are many different types of beads available….glow in the dark, alphabet, sport-themed, metallic, etc.. Tie one bead to the end of a yarn lace or a pipe cleaner.
I am sure I’m not alone when I say that I had a hard time saying goodbye to my little mentee for the summer. If you are struggling with letting go, here’s some advice that may help. 1. Find a time to connect with your prayer partner. Have coffee or a meal and share yor
Last week Chan shared several traits of lukewarm Christians. This week he ups the stakes with this quote, “To put it plainly, churchgoers who are “lukewarm” are not Christians. We will not see them in heaven.” That’s a pretty bold statement but he backs it up with first John 2:3-4. “The man who says I
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Know the 411 Bullying can be direct – name calling, physical harm, or indirect – gossip, rumors, cyber-bullying Bullying involves aggressive behavior with the intent to harm It is behavior done repeatedly over time It occurs within an imbalance of power Bullying occurs more when there is less adult supervision Bullying is prolonged when bystanders
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Know the 411 The children we mentor deal with much change and loss. Many may have experienced some form of abandonment. It’s important to have closure at the end of the year whether or not you are planning to continue mentoring your child next year. He or she may move and you want to have
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Now that the summer is upon us, Chris & I thought it would be good to use the time for spiritual renewal. The radical book Crazy Love by Francis Chan seemed like a good place to start. Hopefully some have read it already and this will allow for some sharing. I will try to draw out
You can help your child increase their attention span and grow academically by connecting them with nature. Many children in urban environments do not get the oppportunity to explore nature. Take a walk at school and pay close attention to the trees around the playground. Bring in picture books that include photos of oceans and
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