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Strength In The Face Of Trouble: How Servant Leaders Manage The Unexpected
If you’re a servant leader, you probably know that dealing with the unexpected is part of the job. You’re there, focused on helping your team succeed, putting their needs first, and then… bam! Out of nowhere, something you never saw coming hits. It could be a sudden crisis, like a key team member quitting right before a big deadline. Or maybe it’s something horrible like major project going sideways after months of hard work. Whatever it is, the unexpected can shake even the most grounded leader. Think of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for a second. He was a true servant leader who faced the unexpected over and over. Every…
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Understanding The Man Who Does Not Want To Get Married
Picture this: You’re having a cozy evening with your boyfriend, maybe after a great meal or a fun date, and the topic of the future comes up. You’re daydreaming out loud, maybe hinting at that beautiful white dress and a lifetime of shared moments. And then… boom. He drops the bomb. He says, “I don’t really see myself wanting to get married.” Wait, what? Did he really just say that? Suddenly, the romantic vibes are replaced by a million thoughts racing through your mind. You’re thinking, “Is he serious? Does this mean he doesn’t see a future with me? Am I wasting my time?” And now you’re panicking. You can’t…
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Faithful Finances: Managing Money According to Biblical Principles
Money feels personal. It’s one of those taboo topics, we’re not supposed to approach in polite conversation, but it’s part of life, and it affects every single one of us. Whether you’re someone who counts every penny or just hopes there’s enough in the bank to make it to the next payday, understanding a biblical approach to finances can be life-changing. When I started looking into this topic myself, I found that the Bible has a lot to say about money—not just how we should handle it but also the attitudes we should have about it. As believers, we know that God’s ways are the best ways. They aren’t always…
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How To Lead Without Losing Yourself
Ever felt like you’re losing yourself in the hustle of being a leader? You know, those days where it’s like, “Where did I go in all of this?” One day, you’re in charge of handling projects, managing people, and making calls. And the next thing you know, you’re drowning in emails, solving everyone else’s problems, and barely recognizing the person you see in the mirror. It’s like you’re leading everything… except yourself. Take a moment to think about the guy on the dollar bill for a second. George Washington’s often praised for being a great leader, but what people don’t always talk about is how hard he worked to stay…
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Uncomfortable Situations: Something All Leaders Must Get Comfortable With
Have you ever heard that embracing uncomfortable situations is the mark of a true leader? I was once told this a long time before I became a leader. I did not know exactly what it meant then. I assumed it meant having to fire someone, getting scolded for every small mistake in my department, or even having to do the scolding! So what did it mean? All that and more. Leadership is good, but it is also uncomfortable. You are bound to find yourself in situations where you’d rather be the guy who’s not even in the building. But sadly, you will be. But I did not lie in the…
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Being Into The Mysterious Man: Should You Be Worried?
The mysterious man has no business being charming, interesting, and attractive, right? You’ve probably fallen for him at least once or fallen in love with him in a book. So, was he everything you could ever dream of? I know mine wasn’t! As much as mystery is exciting and charming, it can also be frustrating as time passes. Can you imagine trying to date someone who keeps a lot of the details of his life hidden? Because that’s exactly what it’s like dating the mysterious man. It was charming when it was new, but then it just became annoying. So, is there even a point to dating the man who…
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Servant Leadership: What Jesus Teaches Us About Leading at Home and Work
Since recently returning to the school system, I’ve been thinking a lot about leadership lately. Not just leadership in the sense of running a business or leading a project, but the kind of leadership Jesus calls us to in our everyday lives. You know, that quiet, sometimes behind-the-scenes leadership that doesn’t look like the world’s idea of power, but instead looks like humility, service, and love. It’s funny because the more I read Scripture, the more I see that Jesus turned the whole concept of leadership upside down. In our culture, leadership is often about influence, control, and being in the spotlight. But in the kingdom of God, it’s almost…
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Getting Fired: Still A Possibility As A Leader, Or Are You Safe?
When I first became a leader in a workplace, I thought I would never have to worry about getting fired. The money and opportunity were good, but I was happier about job security. My happiness quickly dipped when I had a conversation with my mentor months later. The company was not doing too well, and I had the privilege and burden of knowing. It was beyond our control; the market just wasn’t what it used to be. I feared I would get a significant pay cut, so I went to my mentor for advice on how to bear it when it finally happened. He said, ‘When companies are not doing…
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Understanding The Emotionally Unavailable Man
Nobody ever wants to be in the eyeline of an emotionally unavailable man. Sadly, sometimes you find yourself there without even knowing it. I mean, it’s not like emotionally unavailable men walk around with a sign on their foreheads. And they don’t come out of the gates announcing it. They probably don’t even realize or accept it! So can you really change him? Is the emotionally unavailable man worth the trouble or destined to be alone? Most people who have been down this path would tell you to walk away, even run. Others will tell you that there could be something there, and it’s ‘not so bad.’ So, what is…
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Leaders Should Apologize, Or Does Leadership Mean Never Having To Apologize?
Have you ever heard your boss apologize? Yeah, for the longest time, neither did I. The thought of whether a superior should apologize did not come to mind until I got to a leadership position. And when it did, I had some mixed feelings. Many of the people who led me never apologized for anything. I mean, they could do something as horrible as erasing data on a new project, but the word ‘sorry’ would never cross their minds or mouths! And for some reason, we just accepted it. Society has proven to be totally chill with people in leadership positions, never apologizing for their mistakes, from presidents to CEOs…
