One of the most important qualities of a high-performing, healthy leader is self-awareness. The longer I’ve been in ministry, the more I’ve learned about the importance of self-awareness. We humans have a profound propensity to self-deception. In other words, we fool ourselves. In truth, facing our weaknesses, our sins, our short-comings, our failures, and our unintended impact is incredibly difficult. …
Peeling Back the Onion
At a little campground in Kearney, Nebraska, we sat in a tent in a big circle. I was a youth pastor, and we were in the travel stages of an adventure trip to the Grand Tetons. I brought a little exercise to the group to facilitate the bonding experience and convey my hopes and expectations. This was our first night …