Shepherds Advantage Leadership Podcast

Hope is the antidote to fear. It gives us enough belief that good things can happen in the future. Hope can help us get through tough times and lead us to a more fulfilling life. Hope is much more than an emotion. It is actually a resourceful tool that is available and abundant. We just need to learn […]

Hope is like oxygen it is a requirement for living! You cannot live without HOPE! Author Dr. Shane Lopez writes; I have convincing evidence that hopeful thoughts and behavior propel us toward well-being and success; hope underlies purpose driven action. It shows up in everything from going to school to leading an organization and communities. It […]

There has been much written about post-pandemic leadership models, effective post-pandemic leadership strategies, and post-pandemic efforts to return to pre-pandemic days. Little to nothing is being said about those who follow our leadership. What do they need? How do we keep our workforce engaged? John Maxwell has masterfully taught that leaders should never ask for […]

Napoleon Bonaparte once stated that “Leaders are dealers in HOPE!” If you are a leader, how do you inspire hope in a chaotic world? Better yet, If you are a person that Trains the Trainer, how do you inspire those who need to inspire?  Mark Cibort, President of Reaktor, North America wrote in INC Magazine an […]

The old adage is true; “What got you here, will not get you there!” You must maintain a sense of Hunger for personal growth; Live out true humility in front of your team; demonstrate what servant leadership looks – that requires a different intelligence. In order to set up the most dangerous thought a leader […]

Not all leadership is great leadership! There are certain qualities that true leaders cannot afford to go without. Here are some of those qualities. HUMMILITY – C S Lewis accurately describes humility when he said that humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less. Recognize God’s giftedness in you and God’s calling […]

Jesus’ words in John 5:19 is our beginning point to understand a biblical cadence. Note his words; “…..the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does…the Son does likewise…” The key take away from this passage is that God is active and […]

Let’s pause for just a minute. If 4-in-5 Spiritual Leaders are stating it is difficult to invest in spiritual development and if running on fumes is the new normal; what is the person seated in the auditorium receiving for their spiritual development? As if the opening statement is not bad enough, 39% of Pastor’s are […]

Currently 44% of Americans state that Churches should be the center of counseling within the community. 74% of nonpracticing Christians 3 out of 4 people stated they would reengage the church if they offered sermon teaching content and mental tools and resources Statistics are strongly suggesting that people do not want to engage Faith that […]

I suppose it goes without saying, but 2020 has proven to be very difficult in non-profit enterprises. The isolation, social distancing, and learning to speak into a camera, Questioning if anyone would return to church, have all served to be an extraordinary year filled with pressure. Tim Keller in a recent interview with Barna Research […]

The key question that demands an answer is how do we  captivate people’s heart? There are three things that I would offer to answer this question. Be Authentic – Pay The Price – It will be significant – Give Value to others. Leadership is not about being in charge. It is more about caring for those […]

We are going to examine 3 Beliefs that will make a difference in your leadership ability. Perspective, specifically, how to have a belief perspective.  Consider some ways to win with people.•Do for others what they cannot do for themselves•Encourage other peoples dreams•Give people a reputation to uphold•Compliment others in front of their peers•Let people know […]

It is hard to believe on one hand that one year has passed since our COVID lock-down and social distancing lifestyle started. On the other hand, it has felt like 2020 would never end. So, what has changed in this unforgettable year? There are several data points to examine and some questions to ask ourselves […]

If you have not read any of Tim Keller’s work, you are missing out on some of the deepest reflective writing ever published. Pastor Keller started Redeemer Presbyterian in New York with just a hand full of people and it grew into 5,000 adult worshippers weekly. He retired from his position 3 years ago. During […]

It is painfully obvious that every person has something in their life that is causing grief in this COVID journey. Stop for a moment to think of all the ways that people have lost something in the past year.  Graduations Birth shared with family & friends Death Vacations that never took place Daily workflow Loss […]

Why is it important to find a place of Peaceful Presence in the face of a Chaotic World? Because we live in a world of “quick-fix leadership.” There is a need for  decisiveness and clarity while living in a world that inhibits decisiveness  and clarity. Peaceful Presence is needed for anyone who has questioned data over maturity, […]

The Barna Group has been quite involved in data collection during the pandemic shut-down. They has gathered data in real time from over 10,000 pastors and congregations over the last year. We are going to examine 3 key data sets of information to give a snapshot of one year later of our COVID journey. The […]

The ultimate communication skill is the ability to INSPIRE others! – Jim Rohm Lead by example, this is how leaders make vision and values tangible. This is how they provide evidence they are personally committed. This is what people look for and are willing to follow. – Kouzes & Posner The are 4 key questions […]

Successful People Think Big Picture It is one thing to think big picture thinking is important. It’s another to actually think BIG! When you get into the presence of a big picture thinker, they will not belittle you for your small thoughts. They will make you a bigger thinker! A great book suggestion is David Schwartz; The Magic of […]

Before we get into the 5 aspects of taking your leadership decision making to the next level, I want to review what I believe are 5 Decisions that every Leader must make. 1.Personal Decision – I will intentionally grow every day 2.Ministry Decision – I will attempt things so big that if accomplished only God will get […]