Part 1 of 4 in a series on overcoming conflict Even Jesus faced conflict, both internally (the disciples were experts at sniping and one-upmanship) and externally (Jewish leaders questioned Jesus’ tactics and motivation.) So when you’re challenged, confronted, opposed, pressured, or intimidated, how do you respond? Don and Mark served together at a sizable church…
Materials Need For this Exercise Two tables or flat surfaces Four unopened packages of 3×5 index cards (lined or unlined, any color). With a felt tip marker, write on two of the packages “DO NOT OPEN” Timing device: stopwatch, timer, or watch with seconds measurement Instructions The point of the first exercise is to break the ice…
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Put your team’s profile results into practice with this powerful exercise that uses a simple flip chart. Step 1 Divide your group into 3 groups based on where they fell on the Problem-Solving continuum (aggressive, neutral or reflective). Place each group in separate corners of the room with a flip chart and black marker. Instruct…
A while back, Gail and I went to the Nashville Symphony with our daughter, Mary, and her husband, Chris. Mary had bought tickets for Gail’s birthday. It was a magnificent evening. Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto.com/StudioThreeDots The experience invited some powerful leadership lessons. The orchestra was conducted by the renowned Hugh Wolff. He and the orchestra…
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Occasionally, a user may find he does not place on the Strengths Wheel. Non-placeable simply means all the scales are neutral therefore the data cannot place the person in 1 of the 60 possible places on the wheel. Reasons why you may not place on the Strengths Wheel When results are neutral on the Strengths Chart deeming you non-placeable than it…
When you understand yourself and understand others around you, take one more step in order to build healthy relationships amidst differences. The need to blend is part of the process Jamie had meetings today with two key members of his team. Each of these two meetings would be conducted very differently from each other –…
God plants clues about others directly in our path. But understanding others requires intentionality. If you’re serious about solving the mystery of differences, you can collect those clues about others and study them. That’s what happened between Megan and Tim. Differences between Megan and Tim The staff meeting had not officially begun, but chatter filled…