The REAL Story: Why I Left Woodstock City Church
In this NEW POST on leadership trust and transparency, I give you 10 things trustworthy leaders always do.
I’ve wanted to write it for some time, primarily because of how many times people have asked me or those around me for the “real” reason for leaving Woodstock City Church.
There is no “real” or hidden reason.
So why did so many assume there is? Or believe I wasn’t being honest?
I believe it’s because we live in a world where most leaders aren’t trustworthy. We don’t believe we can believe what they say. Therefore, we struggle to trust leadership.
I get it.
And I think we should do something about it.
If you’ve got 10 minutes, I encourage you to give this a read. It might explain some things you’ve experienced. It may give you and your team something to discuss. Or, perhaps you’ll invite others to help you see what you might not see.
Thanks, Gavin
5 Leadership Methods to Start Preparing for an Eventual Ending
My last Sunday at Woodstock City Church was August 1.
I’ve had that date circled on my calendar for several months.
It can feel that the race to end well begins when an ending date is defined. The ending date sets a public finish line, giving you a target to run strong through the tape.
Unfortunately, and to stick with the race analogy, finishing well is more about race preparation than the race itself. The finish line may mark the end of your time in the organization, but your race success is determined long before the race even begins.
You probably aren’t leaving your church or company soon, but you will one day. If you want to end well, you need to prepare now. Your leadership race to end well begins today.
In this NEW POST, I outline 5 leadership methods to start preparing for an eventual ending.
I realize it doesn’t feel urgent, but it’s extremely important. When you do eventually transition, you’ll be so grateful you began preparing now.
How can I help?
Coaching ministry and marketplace leaders through change, transition, and transformation is why I created Transformation Solutions. Let me know if I can serve you and your team as you work to make things better and make better things.
