Fault finding and effective leadership

Whether it is in a car or in the office or for that fact in our homes – we tend to see problems and associate blame with others.  Even the disciples of Jesus 2000 years ago viewed problems as someone’s fault…”Rabbi, whose sin caused this man to be blind?” was their question. I wonder how…

The Weight of Leadership

Today was the farewell to Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis from THQ.  They arrived in Canada four years ago from IHQ and have led the Canada and Bermuda Territory since.  As the THQ family gathered for a farewell…and the Territorial Leaders Conference met afterwards, I was caused to think about all the Territorial Leaders we’ve…

Questions for Leaders to ask themselves

In my present role I have a regular question that comes to me from many people: “what do you want to do about this?”.  “This” maybe a number of things – personnel issues, questions on policy, strategic thought, simple decisions around events or visits.  It strikes me that leadership is about making decisions, and good…