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Saying No

by Ryan Marcum on January 18, 2012 in Blog, Leadership, Ministry Helps with No comments

So, the first blog of the year comes eighteen days after the fact….

There are all sorts of leadership blogs, breakout sessions and books devoted to the art of saying, no. Most leaders will advise people to say, no every once in a while, in order to be more effective. However, in this short blog/thought, I would like to pose a different perspective on the matter. Imagine if you were a leader trying to accomplish a given task, and all you hear is, no… Now, imagine that you were the staff or someone directly involved with the task and all you heard from the leader was, no… Continue reading →

Leadership On the Go: Accountability

by Ryan Marcum on October 13, 2011 in Lead on The Go with No comments

20111013-203846.jpg…For we will all stand before the judgement seat of God; for it is written, As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. Romans 14:10-12

There are two planes that leaders can focus on when it comes to accountability. The spiritual and the physical.

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Leadership On the Go: Example

by Ryan Marcum on August 24, 2011 in Lead on The Go with No comments

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Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1

There are many people in leadership positions, yet few are leaders to imitate. Paul is writing to the Philippian church, giving instruction that few leaders can. Paul simply says, follow me as I follow the leader, Jesus.

Here are some observations of Paul’s leadership:

1. Paul had an encounter with Jesus that changed him forever.
2. Paul obeyed Jesus’ call to preach the Gospel.
3. Paul discipled others.
4. Paul went to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.
5. Paul inspired(s) others to continue.

Ideas for leaders today:
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Leadership On the Go: Humility

by Ryan Marcum on August 9, 2011 in Lead on The Go with No comments

Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5

Today’s Leadership On the Go will focus on humility. In my life there have been few leaders who practice true humility, why? Leaders are often seen as outgoing, self-starters, independent..

So why is humility unattainable for some leaders? For some, it may be a sign of weakness, unsure, shy… Continue reading →

Leadership On the Go: Choices

by Ryan Marcum on August 4, 2011 in Lead on The Go with No comments

This is the third in the series, Rules to Live By, which will focus on leadership and choices. As Leaders, choices are a given at any moment of our day. However, there are many leaders who make choices without weighing the ramifications of said choices.

This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the LORD is your life, Deuteronomy 30:19-20

As a LEADER what will YOU choose?

In today’s world of texting, FaceTime, and email at your fingertips Leaders are expected to make choices/decisions as quickly as they receive the request. How then can we as leaders make the right choices quickly? Here are some quick steps:
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