by Terry Linhart | Jan 2, 2018 | Leadership
I have an analogy that I use regarding leaders who are facing a transition at the end of their vocational leadership “career”: It’s difficult for the Lone Ranger to step off the saddle. Or, for Wonder Woman to put aside her lasso. Those of us who...
by Terry Linhart | Oct 18, 2017 | Leadership
Later this fall I am leading a session on curiosity at the National Youth Workers Convention in Memphis, TN. Sparking interest and curiosity in young people is integral to the work of a children’s worker, youth pastor, or teacher. I mentioned in my book, The...
by Terry Linhart | Jul 3, 2017 | Leadership
Sometimes we can get discouraged. I mean, we can have weeks and months where it seems like we’re just plodding through each day. We feel like joining Rolling Stones’ lead man Mick in singing, “I can’t get no satisfaction.” And...
by Terry Linhart | Jun 29, 2017 | Leadership
By now, you know that I often define leadership broadly: Anyone who has an influence on bringing about direction or change in others’ lives is a leader. Parents, you’re leaders. Teachers, you shape the leaders. I know there are times to talk about...
by Terry Linhart | May 20, 2017 | Leadership, Personal
Every summer is a “reset” period for many of us, a chance to do some things that the warmer weather and change of work-pace allow. We exercise more, read new things, and spend time on vacation “away” from the routine. In this period we often...
by Terry Linhart | Feb 8, 2017 | Leadership
Every Christmas season I hear people say something about all of the gifts and materialism. They usually share how all of the materialism makes them feel bad and they wonder if the true meaning of Christmas gets lost in all of its wrappings. You certainly can make the...
