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Archive for the ‘Leadership’ Category
Nebo…Mount Nebo
By: Jock Ficken
The invincible walled city of Jericho was across the Jordan. Entry point to the Land Promised. Moses had lead the Israelites on the journey of a lifetime but he would not be leading there. This was it for Moses. Moses could see it. He just wouldn’t get to lead it. “Because you did not trust me … Continue reading
Facing Goliath in Saul’s Armor
By: Jock Ficken
Nearly 20 years ago Peter Drucker claimed that “successful careers are not planned. They develop when people are prepared for opportunities because they know their strengths, their method of work, and their values” (Harvard Business Review, March-April 1999, “Managing Oneself”). Many in this audience have careers in ministry or at least have parallel investments (they govern, they … Continue reading
Let Me Lead
By: Jock Ficken
It’s a bit hard to describe… A few weeks ago I started out the day with a clear sense that I was at the end of myself. I wasn’t desperate, or depressed, or disappointed. I was confident. But…empty. At the end of myself. The next few days would be big… A strategic collaboration with potential … Continue reading
Your Next Leadership Season Could Be Your Best
By: Jock Ficken
Remember when you… knew what you were passionate about? You’d give your life for it? Knew what you were good at? What gave you energy, even when you were tired? Knew the difference you could make? And then…something happened. Life… years… fuzzy focus… betrayal… bad experience. And as a result you find yourself… Not so … Continue reading
Leading Through Disappointment
By: Jock Ficken
Leading Through Disappointment Gail and I are champions for celebration! We believe the church as a whole and leaders in particular wait too long to celebrate. Celebration is a PLI value. Today, however, I’d like to look at the other side of the coin. Men and women leading in the Mission of God need to … Continue reading
The Wright Brothers Soft Landings… 3 Things I Learned
By: Jock Ficken
The Wright Brothers chose Kitty Hawk, NC, for their flying experiments. It had: Wind Good weather Sand dunes…. for soft landings Soft landings…for when their experiments failed! God seems to be providing unprecedented opportunities for wider Gospel influence for the people of God in the chaos of our current culture, but… …if most churches are … Continue reading
Three Essentials to Finishing Well
By: Jock Ficken
People who start well…oftentimes don’t finish well. And that includes ministries and ministry careers! I’m a football fan, and, in particular, a Cornhusker (a fading glory, I know!). A couple of decades ago, before the national championship seasons, Nebraska started each game well–they dominated, dictated direction for most of the game–only to see it evaporate and … Continue reading
You Could Do This…3 Simple Steps
By: Jock Ficken
You could do this! I’m sure little Nathan’s parents gave him a “you could do this” for his entreprenurial adventure. Nathan wanted to earn some money in the neighborhood. His budding career started well, meeting a neighborhood need, but it came to a quick conclusion when he discovered he really didn’t like walking dogs. More … Continue reading
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