Do you find you listen to some people more than others? Of course, our boss gets our immediate attention. But, are we missing vital information, creative ideas, and opinions lost in the noise by being selective in our listening? We think so. Here are our thoughts on why and how to avoid letting the status of some cloud our perceptions regarding the value of their input. “God doesn’t show favoritism.” (Acts 10:34) Neither should we.

Maybe we have this whole employee engagement all wrong. Maybe they lack the permission to do so. In this audio, we make the case for the power of granting permission to engage to employees.

Sure, it’s hard to point out seemingly small things to an employee. No one wants to be accused of micro-managing. However, being proactive in correcting small things can ultimately benefit the employee.

This article gives some tips for being helpful without being micro.

Having the courage to lead with authenticity is scary at times. Power dynamics, territorialism, and complex organizations make navigating our job while speaking the truth intimidating. We’ve compiled a few ways to look at the challenge and some tactics to bring courageous authenticity to your role.

If your goal is to grow closer to God in your leadership role and daily life, we’ve developed a spiritual well-being self-assessment to help you reflect on the key components of that journey. Download the tool and begin your reflection. And feel free to share it with others in your life.

An old research study examined the difference between innovators and people who reported they could not innovate. They found the only difference was the internal belief they could innovate.

Here’s a little self-evaluation to see if you have the mindset of an innovator.