If you don't have the ability to see when to stand up and the conviction to do it, you'll never be an effective leader.

Most People have a desire to look for the exception instead of the desire to become exceptional.

There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. 'Good pride' represents our dignity and self-respect. 'Bad pride' is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance.

Many times when people leave churches we think it's a doctrinal issue, but most of the time it's a leadership issue.

The single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good people, raises them up as leaders and continually develops them.

Most pastors have a hard time grasping a vision. But vision is the indispensable quality of a leader.

How do leaders serve their people? They may pay good wages and treat employees with respect.