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Practical Strategy #5: Seek Extra Support Outside of Work

This is the fifth entry in this series on leading in a dysfunctional system. When working in a dysfunctional system like the one described here, it is critical to invest …

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Biola ISF Lecture Series-The Relational Revolution

Dr. Hall will be speaking Tuesday, Nov 1 at Biola University on The Relational Revolution. This is part of the 2011 lecture series for Biola’s Institute for Spiritual Formation. Click …

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You Found Me

I work a lot with graduate students and some clients who are in the “emerging adult” stage (defined as approximately 18-29). Many of them feel lost in their spiritual journey …

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Practical Strategy #4: Push Toward Your Strengths

This is the fourth entry in this series on leading in a dysfunctional system. As I mentioned in the last post, developing and moving toward your strengths requires pushing gradually …

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Practical Strategy #3: Move Toward Your Strengths and Create Value

This is the third entry in this series on leading in a dysfunctional system. Secure leaders make a conscious effort to move toward their strengths in spite of a dysfunctional …

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Practical Strategy #2: Stay Above the Fray and Focus on Positive Solutions

This is the second entry in this series on leading in a dysfunctional system. It’s natural in a dysfunctional system to respond to negative emotions with anger and frustration. This …

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Leading in a Dysfunctional System

Recently, I met with a manager I’ve been working with who is working in a very dysfunctional system. Two executives are in a political battle for the area in which …

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Your Secret Life in Christ

Last night, at a Good Friday experience at my church I was powerfully reminded of Jesus’ amazing sacrifice for my sins. As I reflect this season on Jesus dying in …

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Relationships, theology, and suffering play important roles in spiritual growth

This is the fifth and final reflection in this blog series on the spirituality of students at Christian colleges. We asked students across the United States to rate how various …

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Students tend to fit one of five Christian spirituality types

This is the fourth reflection in this blog series on the spirituality of students at Christian colleges. Every student has unique needs. There is no “one size fits all” spiritual …