By Jim LaDoux Thriving congregations recognize the importance of positioning people for maximum impact. Your onboarding process helps people start strong and engage in ministry more quickly and effect...  Read More

By Jim LaDoux Two my favorite books to read on lowering people's level of anxiety include Edwin Friedman's book, A Failure of Nerve, and Steve Cuss's book titled, Managing Leadership Anxiety.  Listed ...  Read More

By Jim LaDoux Every meeting and encounter with other people is an opportunity to learn more about them - their backgrounds, their gifts, their motivations, their dreams, and their challenges.  As  par...  Read More

By Jim LaDoux 1 | Trust in Trusteeship.The board of a nonprofit or public organization represents the ownership of the organization. It governs on behalf of all the affected persons who are not seated...  Read More

By Jim LaDoux One of the most important leadership roles is to equip the right people for the right positions where they can thrive and produce transformational ministry. Selecting the right people is...  Read More

By Jim LaDoux Church transformation occurs faster when all stakeholders make tangible contributions every month to its mission. People to contribute best when they know the big picture, the plan for m...  Read More

By Jim LaDoux It’s important that we evaluate the impact and reach of the ministries we offer so that we know what we should KEEP doing, STOP doing, or perhaps START doing. As church leaders, being go...  Read More

“A Visioning Team is a small, cohesive group within an organization that provides leadership throughout the transformation process. It's guided by a capable leader who builds a positive, proactive tea...  Read More

Transformational leaders don’t run when they see a need for change. They embrace it and demonstrate the courage needed to navigate the required change. They realize that change happens on a macro-leve...  Read More

The 5-Minute Rule of Self ImprovementThis year I read twice as many books as last year.  I finally found an exercise routine that worked for me, and that I consistently completed. It rooted out procra...  Read More