Episode 36 - 5 Keys To Improving As A Leader, Part 1
Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 08/10/2015
Episode 49: Delegating "The Urgent" so that you can focus on "The Important!"
Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast
If you find yourself constantly jumping from urgent situation to urgent situation, you'll never give appropriate focus to what is truly important. "Important" sounds like a lower priority when compared to "urgent," but it isn't. Developing a correct perspective of those two words can take your ministry from "stagnant" to building and maintaining momentum. In this episode, we discuss the differences between "urgent matters" and "important matters," as well as how to handle them both.
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Episode 48: The Issue Of "Faithfulness" In Ministry
Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast
Having a consistent presence in ministry is simply not enough! Faithfulness isn't limited to attendance, it's about how you've handled what you've been given. Once you're present, you need to offer your gifts and talents to your organization in a way that truly benefits the Kingdom. We don't only want you to be faithful, we want you to be "good" as well. In this episode, we discuss the delicate balance of blending "faithfulness" with "ability."
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Episode 47: Improving Your Worth As A Secondary or Third Level Leader, Part 2
Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast
There are two things that you can do for your leader that will increase your value instantly! In this episode we discuss the types of support that you can provide for your leader, as well as how to "blaze new trails" for your organization.
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Episode 46: Improving Your Worth As A Secondary or Third Level Leader, Part 1
Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast
Just because you're not the Senior Pastor doesn't mean that you can't add massive value to the organization. No matter what level of leadership capacity that you currently serve in, you can begin increasing your value right now! In this episode, we discuss the two things that you can do to immediately increase your value to your leader!
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Episode 45: The Difficulty Of Removing Leaders
Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast
As a leader, you will at some point have to fire or "remove" someone in leadership. A good question to ask is "Were they the problem, or was it me?" In this episode we discuss performance issues, hiring skills, severance packages, and whether or not YOU are the best option for occupying the dual role as Lead Pastor & CEO!
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Episode 44 - The Positive Aspects of Tension
Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast
Tension is not always a bad thing. Although it may appear to be negative it can actually produce very positive outcomes. People don't usually like tension and typically try to do everything possible to avoid or eliminate it. In this episode, we discuss the positive changes that accompany tension when it is skillfully engaged.
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Episode 43 - Content, While Still Contending
Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast
Let's be honest...we all want more out of life! What do you do when it seems that you're not getting it? How do you handle it when you're placed in situations that cause discontent? It's difficult to be content with undesirable circumstances. How do you attain contentment while still contending for more? In this episode, we discuss what contentment is, as well as how to find a balance between being okay with what you have and where you are, while striving to achieve more.
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Episode 42 - Recovering From Mistakes, Part 2: Adjust It & Apply It!
Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast
Owning and Admitting your mistake is just the first part of the process of fully recovering from them. The real work continues in the adjustments that you make, as well as the application of them. In this episode we reveal how to successfully navigate the most integral part of your recovery process!
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Episode 41 - Recovering From Mistakes, Part 1: Own It & Admit It!
Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast
Ok, so you've made mistakes! You're not perfect! We all mess up. Let's work on facing it so that we can grow through it and move forward. You don't have to allow shame and guilt to keep you from being effective in your Kingdom service. In this episode we discuss two, of the four, steps in recovering from your mistakes!
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Episode 40 - 5 Keys To Improving As A Leader, Part 5: Application
Dr. Herbert Reynolds Davis Christian Leadership Podcast
Your personality should never be a substitute for skill! You've dialogued and gathered information, affirmed your staff, added value to them, and assessed certain areas for improvement. Don't destroy it all with poor application! In this episode, we discuss how to use the first 4 keys to develop the 5th key of application that will move your organization forward.
info_outlineShut up and let me talk!...I have something valuable to say also! One of the biggest challenges as a leader is learning how to develop meaningful dialogue with others. We often make the mistake of "talking At" people, instead of "talking with" them. Your followers have something valuable to contribute, so let them speak! Meaningful dialogue will position you to find solutions to problems that you would not normally be able to solve on your own. In this episode, we discuss how to engage, listen, and gather information from others in a way that benefits both parties.