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How the Mighty Have Fallen
How the Mighty Have Fallen

One of the most popular business books in recent decades was Good to Great by Jim Collins. For a season, it was a must-read for leaders and their teams.

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Relationships, Heart, DiscipleshipDave DeSelmEveryday Pastor, pastors, leader, leadership, church leaders, leadership development, Leadership, motivating people, hubris, pride, arrogance, entitlement, Jim Collins, Good to Great, King David, when leaders fall, when church leaders fall, abuse of power, humilityComment
Defining Reality and Giving Hope
Defining Reality and Giving Hope

The great general Napoleon Bonaparte is credited with saying: “The role of the leader is to define reality and give hope.” While true at all times, this is especially true during times of severe crisis – such as the one we’re currently facing.  This is when leaders need to balance realism with optimism.

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Skills, Relationships, HeartDave DeSelmEveryday Pastor, pastors, leader, leaders, leadership, church, Coronavirus, COVID-19, crisis, crisis leadership, Napoleon, Napolean Bonaparte, Eric Garner, hope, realism, lament, balance, reality, grief, validation, validate, emotions, Psalm 6:6, Proverbs 13:12, heart, Psalm 13:1-2, King David, David, Habakkuk, JeremiahComment