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Teach & Serve II, No. 38 – Intention and Purpose Rooted in “Why”

Teach & Serve II, No. 38 – Intention and Purpose Rooted in “Why” April 26, 2017 If we know why we are doing what we are doing, we can move ahead with intention. We can move ahead with shared purpose. … Continue reading

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Teach & Serve II, No. 37 – Dissenting Opinions

Teach & Serve II, No. 37 – Dissenting Opinions April 19, 2017 Giving voice to dissenting opinions is not a sign of weak leadership; it is a sign of great strength. Good leaders determine what to do based on each individual … Continue reading

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Teach & Serve II, No. 34 – Leadering: Humbling Oneself

Teach & Serve II, No. 34 – Leadering:  Humbling Oneself March 29, 2017 No one deserves leadership. It is not some God-given right. Leadership is a privilege. It is a responsibility. It is to be entered into humbly or not at … Continue reading

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Teach & Serve II, No. 33 – Leadering: Achieving Balance and Blend

Teach & Serve II, No. 33 – Leadering:  Achieving Balance and Blend March 22, 2017 … the idea that we must find balance in our work and home lives… is obviously very important. If we are all about work, we have … Continue reading

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Teach & Serve II, No. 32 – Leadering: Exercising Authority Appropriately

Teach & Serve II, No. 32 – Leadering: Exercising Authority Appropriately March 15, 2017 Leading from authority can get a bad rap and that is because many leaders use this mode as their primary one. When leaders exercise authority inappropriately or … Continue reading

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Teach & Serve II, No. 31 – Leadering: Honing Communication Skills

Teach & Serve II, No. 31 – Leadering: Honing Communication Skills March 8, 2017 It is difficult to overestimate how important communication skills are for a leader. A leader who is an effective communicator has such an advantage over a leader who … Continue reading

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Teach & Serve II, No. 30 – Leadering: Identifying Weaknesses before Celebrating Strengths

Teach & Serve II, No. 30 – Leadering: Identifying Weaknesses before Celebrating Strengths March 1, 2017 A leadering step is identifying and embracing one’s weaknesses along with relying on one’s strengths. Good leaders comprehend their limitations. They know their difficulties. They recognize their … Continue reading

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Teach & Serve II, No. 29 – Leadering: Knowing Oneself

Teach & Serve II, No. 29 – Leadering: Knowing Oneself February 22, 2017 People who do not wish to know themselves this well typically do not make effective leaders or, rather, they are not as effective leaders as they could be. … Continue reading

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Teach & Serve II, No. 28 – Leadering

Teach & Serve II, No. 28 – Leadering February 15, 2017 If you are a leader, reflecting on the steps which got you there is a good exercise. If you want to become a leader, considering the leadering activities that will … Continue reading

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Teach & Serve II, No. 27 – You Never Can Tell

Teach & Serve II, No. 27 – You Never Can Tell February 8, 2017 A leader is challenged by something new, something for which no one planned. The leader looks at the team and says “we’re doing this.” Do yourself a … Continue reading

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