12 Biggest Leadership Trends for 2022 (and beyond!)
I don’t know what your calendar looks like right now, but I have a day blocked off next week for 2022 planning before taking time off for my Christmas break. So what should leader be prepared for in 2022? I’m breaking down the biggest leadership changes for 2022 and beyond. If you want to discover the best ideas for your organization moving forward, increase engagement of your team, decrease turnover, and discover the leadership superpower of 2022, then find out my predictions for how leadership is changing. There are some significant leadership changes coming not only in 2022 but are the future of leadership as we know it.
How Do I Make the Most of Reading the Bible
Do you ever wish that reading the Bible made a bigger impact in your life? For the past 2 decades, there’s one question I ask EVERY time I read the Bible, and it’s made the biggest difference in my life. In fact, it’s changed everything for me. If you’ve ever asked, “how do I make the most of reading the Bible?” I believe asking this one question can change everything for you, just like it has for me.
How to Navigate Transitions in Life and at Work (BIG and SMALL)
Sometimes transitions in life and changes at work can feel surprisingly stressful, discouraging, or disorienting, even when we plan for them and look forward to them. And while these feelings are normal during seasons of change, it’s also possible to not just survive transitions, but thrive.
Feeling Discouraged?
Feeling discouraged or like you’re running on empty right now? If you’ve ever struggled with feeling discouraged, especially when your circumstances feel hopeless (and maybe even like God is nowhere to be found), then you’ll want to watch this mini devotional for inspiration for even seemingly impossible circumstances.
Fear of Success Holding You Back?
Do you ever struggle with a fear of success? We talk about fear of failure a lot, but a fear of success is just as common, maybe even more so! My clients often share that their fear of success is holding them back, especially when they are about to start something new.
Confidence vs Arrogance: How to be Confident NOT Arrogant
Ever feel insecure or struggle with self-confidence? If you’ve ever struggled with how to be confident in yourself, or even how to be less arrogant, then you’ll want to watch this week’s “how-to” tutorial to learn the real difference between confidence and arrogance. And how to be confident WITHOUT becoming arrogant (there’s a key factor that most people honestly forget about).
Back to the Office (MAYBE?)
We’re all in limbo as we figure out what moving forward looks like after working virtually, mostly from home, for the past 15 months. Where we go from here will say a lot about us (especially as leaders). There are ways of handling transitions that can leave people feeling seen, heard, respected, and valued.
How to Thrive as the Only Woman at the Table WITHOUT POSING
It's one thing to find yourself as the only woman at the leadership table, but it's another to thrive in your seat at the table. As more women have access to leadership opportunities previously unavailable to them, many women find themselves as the only woman at the table. Having spent much of my career here as well, I’ve developed practices along the way that have helped me thrive.
Leading Change the Right Way AFTER FAILURE
The #1 thing we have to do after a mistake or failure at work? Rebuild trust. After figuring out how to make things right and make necessary changes so that you don’t do that again (aka get clear on your vision, outcomes, and new values moving forward) you need a plan for showing up the right way. Use this 3-step strategy if you want to rebuild trust and set yourself up for success again.
My Dating Advice to Christian Singles WHO WANT TO BE MARRIED
Are you a Christian single who wants to be married? I was single after 30 and there is some dating advice that I really wish I'd had before I met my husband. I honestly can't believe I've been married now for 5 years! Being single was not so long ago though that I don't remember what it was like to be single and wanting to be married.
My Reaction to Rachel Hollis’ Return
Ever made a mistake and wish you could show up again the right way? How we APOLOGIZE and SHOW UP AGAIN says everything about us as people and leaders, especially if we are choosing to live into new values. Making mistakes are a normal part of life and leadership. How we respond to them can leave people feeling more safe, seen, and valued, or the exact opposite.
How to Overcome Fear of Failure for CHRISTIAN LEADERS
Feeling stuck? Or experienced a failure in your life or leadership lately? When it comes to making progress in your life or leadership have you ever worried that you just might not be successful at it? If you’ve ever struggled with a fear of failure, or perfectionism, know this: our fear of failure doesn’t have to hold us back.
How to Lead Change Successfully (THE FIRST TIME!)
Being unsure of how to begin implementing change in your organization or church can be exhausting and frustrating. But here’s the thing, it can be more fun than you imagine. I’m going to walk you through the 5-step strategy for making the right sustainable changes the first time.
The First 90 Days in a New Leadership Position
No idea what to prioritize in your first 90 days? I'm going to share the five things you need to focus on for succeeding in your new leadership role. I have a leadership consulting business dedicated to helping leaders thrive in their leadership and life and now it's your turn. Leaders are especially overwhelmed and even vulnerable in their first 90 days.
How to Hear God Speak to You | 3 TIPS FOR DISCERNMENT
Feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or maybe even anxious about what your next best step should be during a season of uncertainty? These are my three tips for discerning God’s leading and guiding during seasons of uncertainty so that we know our best next steps forward.
My Reaction to Bill & Melinda Gates’ Divorce
Does the worldwide response to Bill and Melinda's divorce hold the key to how the rest of us can make a lasting impact around the world? Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce after 27 years of marriage has taken the world by surprise. While we’re often shocked by famous people’s divorces, especially marriages that have lasted for 27 years, the response to this divorce is different and I believe it holds the secret for those of us who want to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
Leadership: What I Wish I Knew When I Started
For over 20 years, I have been leading in one way or another. But it wasn’t until 10 years ago that I really started investing in myself as a leader. Let’s be honest, it wasn’t until I had an “official leadership title” that I started to take my role as a leader more seriously. If I could go back 20 years and tell myself what being a great leader really means, there are three pieces of advice I would give myself.
My Self-Care Tips for Christian Leaders
If you're feeling exhausted by current events and not sure what to do about your stress right now, here are my six self-care tips for Christian leaders that will help you to relax, be present, and focus again. There are some weighty seasons that call for extra help when it comes to self-care so that we can still relax, be present and focus even while the circumstances around us haven't changed.
My Reaction to Rachel Hollis’ Apology
We all make mistakes; how we RESPOND to the people we’ve hurt says a lot about us (especially as leaders). In my latest YouTube video, I’m sharing a leadership expert‘s reaction to Rachel Hollis‘s initial apology (now replaced with a different apology) for her TikTok/Instagram rant that offended thousands of people online. There are ways that we can own our mistakes and apologize that leave people feeling seen, heard, safe, and respected.
The Most Self Destructive Habit of Female Christian Leaders
Feel like you can’t be enough? If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like you aren’t good enough, then you’ll want to read this article to learn the four truths to help you thrive in leadership and life again today! Gain Biblical wisdom and learn how to be set free from self-destruction as a female Christian leader. This thief of joy is no match for God’s truth about you.