Tim

4 Secret Fears That Leaders Have That Kill Their Potential

Can I be completely honest with you?  Is this a safe place?  Is it ok for me to share some vulnerable stuff with you? Yes?  Ok, good… I’m a fearful leader.  There I said it. You’re judging me right now, aren’t you?  I understand.  I would do the same if I were in your shoes.  But hear me out… I’ve failed more than I’ve succeeded.  I’ve been criticized much more than I’ve been complemented.  I’ve been thrown into circumstances that I’ve never been in before many more times than I’ve ever found myself somewhere familiar.  And because of those truths,...

Continue Reading →

5 Truths To Understand When Leading Leaders

  Most of the time, when the topic of leadership is brought up, we tend to immediately begin talking about how to lead "doers."  By doer I simply mean the people that are there to do a job.  They signed up to volunteer in your ministry.  You hired them to work in a specific department.  They are on your team and are expected to carry out tasks.  They are doers. This is in contrast to leaders.  And, if you are in leadership for any length of time, there will probably come a time where you will need to lead other...

Continue Reading →

Top 10 Articles from 2015

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  I hope that 2016 is a year full of great things for you and that your leadership will grow and the influence you have will be used to accomplish all of the goals that you've set for yourself!  For me, 2016 is looking to be a year that could include some unique opportunities and some new partnerships that will lead to an increased impact.  Stay tuned for those details... 2015 was a GREAT year here at timparsons.me!!  Thanks so much for being a faithful follower!  Although I took the last few months off to launch Church Leader...

Continue Reading →