“As a member of the leadership team, each person is responsible for fulfilling the following roles… Supporter of the CEO, supporting and advancing the CEO’s agenda both publicly and privately.” Nadler & Nadler, “Performance on the Executive Team: When to pull the trigger” in Executive Teams. Throw a stone into calm water and some waves will ripple [...]
The leader’s veto power
Did the title of this post make you wince? The idea of a veto runs contrary to the value we place on a participative leadership style, but it has a legitimate purpose and there are scenarios when it must be used. Hopefully these times will be rare, but they may arise and team members should be aware that this [...]
Loving Teamship: Loving your team
This is part two of a three part series on ‘loving teamship’ that started with loving your teammates. Relations with the team Imagine a football team where a player’s goal is to show some scouts his outstanding moves. His vision is what he will be able to do as a free agent with the income [...]
Speaking with authority! A tale of an ambassador and a receptionist
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. Matthew 7:2-29 My phone rang at 5:40 Tuesday night and a voice said, “John, my name is [first name only] and I am on staff [...]
A leader’s intimacy with God
My friend Marvin Brubacher invited me to teach a class at Heritage Seminary for pastors about the practical aspects of leading a ministry. At the end, he asked, “John, what one final thing do you want to tell these ministry leaders? The one piece of advice they must hear?” Without a moment’s hesitation, I said “Never, ever lose your [...]
Rev. John Pellowe, MBA, DMin
