I remember visiting many churches and seeing a wooden plaque in the foyer that was updated every week. It was titled “Attendance and Offering,” and it gave the stats from the previous week and one year ago, enabling people to compare.
Read MoreIn a recent coaching group I asked the participants what topics they’d like to discuss. While there was much interest in addressing major themes such as casting a compelling vision and leading cultural change, there were also requests for the more mundane yet essential subjects. Things like hiring/firing, staff reviews, working with a board, and budgeting.
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