January 6th, 2012 
alandanielson Someone I was leading once asked me, “Are we responsible for inputs or outcomes?” What a great question. I’ve chewed on it for a long time and it’s made me re-evaluate my approach to leadership. You see, I’m an outcome-oriented guy. I like metrics, measurables, goals, and charts. I like the idea of rewarding people [...]
December 8th, 2011 alandanielson Originally posted 09-08-2010. Reposted 12-08-2011. ————————————————————————— But all of you, leaders and followers alike, are to be down to earth with each other, for— “God has had it with the proud, But takes delight in just plain people.” ~1 Peter 5:5 (MSG) Organizations need avenues for honest, humble feedback. One of those avenues is the [...]
November 10th, 2011 alandanielson Originally posted 09-27-2010. Reposted 11-10-2011. —————————————————————— Leading a church through change is one of the most difficult things in leadership. Many times those of us in leadership moan that our people are “holding on to the past”. We are frustrated by the fact that people have a hard time letting go of yesterday, but perhaps [...]
November 9th, 2011 alandanielson I’m immediately going to shock some of you with this statement, but give me a chance to unpack my idea before you write me off. In my opinion, the greatest leadership myth is this: Leaders should maximize their strengths and ignore their weaknesses. Leadership experts promote this idea quite a bit. The basic concept is [...]
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No Comments » November 8th, 2011 alandanielson Yesterday I read a post on ChurchLeaders.com by Dallas Willard. In it he wrote about the fact that most pastors are chronically dissatisfied: That is one of the biggest issues for ministers today because of the model of success that comes to us. We get the idea we are supposed to make something happen, and [...]
Posted in Character, Leadership Tags: excellence, high, idolatry, Leadership, standards No Comments » November 7th, 2011 alandanielson Leadership is not about position. It is not about power. Leadership is about influence. Poor leaders don’t understand this, so they spent their time flexing muscles, raising their voices and imposing their will. Good leaders do understand this truth, so they focus their attention on improving their ability to influence. Below are 10 practices you should [...]
Posted in Character, Leadership Tags: be a better leader, equity, influence, leader, leaders, Leadership 1 Comment » November 1st, 2011 alandanielson Originally posted 09-15-2010. Reposted 11-15-2011. —————————————————————– I’m going to say something that might make some of you angry today, but I just have to say it: Some pastors drive me nuts! In my line of work as a pastor and consultant I meet tons of pastors. All are wonderful people, some just don’t quite get [...]
October 19th, 2011 alandanielson As a new pastor at New Life Bible Church in Norman, Oklahoma I’m most excited about really establishing our church as a missions powerhouse. A “Missions Funnel” is a visual depiction the new missional strategy we are starting to implement. The philosophy is simple: in order to involve everyone who is a part of our [...]
October 13th, 2011 alandanielson Originally posted 08-18-2010. Reposted 10-13-2011. ——————————————————————- Someone found my blog by searching the phrase, “I don’t like pastors”. I wonder why this person doesn’t like pastors. Maybe this person knows a pastor who committed sexual sin. Maybe one who manipulated people. Maybe one who was arrogant. Maybe one who seemed fake. Whatever the case, it’s [...]
October 11th, 2011 alandanielson Originally posted 09-13-2010. Reposted 10-11-2011. ———————————————————————— Any time leaders change something significant in their churches there is collateral damage; someone is going to get upset and possibly leave the church. The bigger the change, the greater the potential for collateral damage. Collateral damage is the reason some leaders are afraid to change things in their [...]
