Focused on creating a deeper understanding of how our tools work and the interplay between them, these articles dive into the practical applications of the Servant Leadership Tools.
In order to know where you want to go, you have to cast a vision for the bigger picture. But in order to get [...]
Sometimes we get so focused on our small tasks that we miss the forest for the trees, so the saying goes. In these scenarios, [...]
When you find yourself lacking motivation to complete a task, why is that most often the case? Is it because you lack the skills [...]
How many times have you acted rashly without thinking? Sometimes that’s necessary, such as in instances of safety like pulling a toddler out of [...]
Keeping up motivation is half the battle of finishing a project. You see where you want to go and you know that this Path [...]
Why do you do the things you do? What drives your actions? When you don’t have answers to these guiding questions, you will be [...]
When thinking about the freedoms you have, do you often consider your freedom to choose your perspective? We use the mental model of the [...]
In the United States this week, we’re celebrating our freedom as a country on Independence Day. But what is freedom, and how do we [...]
It can often feel like we are tossed by the wind and don’t have any control in our lives. But did you know that [...]
People often wrongly assume that being in a position of authority will automatically make them trustworthy. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. [...]
Joan Didion’s essay “The White Album” begins with an often misquoted line: “we tell ourselves stories in order to live.” This phrase is often [...]
We have all come from somewhere. We are all on our way to somewhere else. We are all on a path to get there. [...]
Working with others will naturally result in some conflict. And how we respond to and move through that conflict says more about you than [...]
This week we are gearing up for Easter, the day that Christians celebrate that Jesus, the Son of God in human flesh, died on [...]
After you have a Moment of Truth and are honest with yourself, you must also have the courage to be honest with others. We [...]
Oftentimes, miscommunication and confusion begins because we are not honest with ourselves: about how we feel, what our motivations are, what we are capable [...]
When talking about direction here at The Crossroad, we often talk about naming our core values in order to get There. Your values are [...]
We talk a lot at the Crossroad about getting There and figuring out how to reach your desired destination. But I recognize that for [...]
We can make as many goals as we want, but they won’t do anything to change our lives unless we see them through. In [...]
We all have great intentions when we set our New Year’s Resolutions, but how often do we accomplish them? Do the goals that guided [...]
Jesus is the model of a humble leader. At Christmastime, Christians all over the world celebrate the fact that he came to Earth as [...]
What matters more than the mistake itself is how we respond when it happens. If you make the mistake, do you try to hide [...]
Making mistakes is part of being human. We are not perfect, and we will mess up. The important thing is to learn what to [...]
Job interviews should be just as much about you deciding if the company is a good fit for you as it is about them [...]
How many times have you been late for something and said, “sorry there was so much traffic, it made me late.” Or cited the [...]
In the last article, we discussed how to use your There to prioritize your time and pick activities guided by your personal mission. But [...]
I always get excited at the beginning of the school year by all the possibilities that this year could bring. Even out of school, [...]
Much as we might pretend that we don’t, we all need rest. But rest doesn’t just mean sleep, and sometimes things that we think [...]
Rest is so important that it is a commandment in the Bible. It is a non-negotiable part of life. Much as we might try [...]
In every endeavor, you will reach a point we call the Pit of Despair, where you will have to decide whether it’s worth continuing [...]
On any project you endeavor, there will be a point when things get hard and you’ll consider quitting. At that point you have two [...]
When we’re young, we have boundaries and consequences set for us: if you don’t clean your room, you won’t get to watch tv. But, [...]
When you think of leaders that you admire, what comes to mind? You might think about what they did; their accomplishments. But I’d bet [...]
In the last article, we delved into the formula for listening: Humility + Focus + Curiosity. Listening is often an underrated part of communication, [...]
The past couple of months we have focused our articles on conflict and then on relationships. A vital component of navigating both of those [...]
In the last article we looked at why we need relationships in order to thrive. This week we’re going to explore a few practical [...]
Genesis 2 recounts how humans are made for relationships. After God made Adam, He declared that “it is not good for man to be [...]
Conflict on its own is a fairly neutral entity, as an unavoidable fact of life. But how we respond to conflict when it arises [...]
When working with other people, it is inevitable that conflict will exist at some point in time. That doesn’t mean that shouting matches are [...]
So now that you’ve defined your priorities, you should be all set for efficient and straightforward progress, right? Not if other people are involved [...]
What you prioritize is revealed in how you spend your time. As we discussed in the last article, if you’re caught in a cycle [...]
It’s one thing to set a There for your life, define your Here, and chart your Path forward. It’s another thing to implement these [...]
The start of the new year is often a time when people want to make new changes in their lives, which is also a [...]
Waiting is an unavoidable part of life. But it doesn’t have to be something that we just get through to get to the good [...]
Today marks the first Sunday of Advent, a season in the church calendar set aside for preparing and waiting for Christmas. It’s rare that [...]
A common pitfall after you’ve made a decision is to look back and wonder if it was the right one to make. It’s easy [...]
We make decisions every day: everything from what to wear and eat for lunch, to higher stakes like whether to take the job or [...]
A vital part of working on a team is learning how to be aware of others and their needs. You cannot work effectively with [...]
In the last article we discussed what it might look like to choose to change your direction in life. But oftentimes it feels like [...]
When you reach the Pit of Despair, you have two options. You can persevere through the Pit and make it to the other side, [...]
For some people, the main road block standing in your way keeping you from moving towards your There is indecision. Maybe you can’t decide [...]
