Hi Reader,
It's one of those sayings you've probably heard too many times:
Trust takes years to build, and only seconds to break.
Sure, it sounds like one of those cheesy sayings. But as a church leader, seeing headline after headline of others' moral failures, does it make you stop and think twice about it?
I know for me it does.
For the last 10+ years, I've said to my team (and as a reminder to myself) that trust is our "brand" and that one dumb move can end it all.
While it's not all bad news, something might be off in modern leadership that's causing this.
Leadership in Crisis: A Call to Reclaim Integrity
Today, a thoughtful piece from Denise Craig, CEO of The Church Network.
Leadership in Crisis: A Call to Reclaim Integrity.
In the post, Denise shares her thoughts on what's eroding trust in modern leadership, what integrity looks like in practice, and how you can cultivate integrity as a leadership skill.
Practical Tools and A Supportive Community for Administrative Leaders
The Church Network empowers administrative leaders with practical tools, expert training, and a supportive community.
So, if you're an administrative leader, you can connect with them by becoming a member of their professional association, at their annual conference in July, or both! Click here to learn more.
Cheering for you,
P.S. Are the values that once defined great leaders—integrity, conviction, and bold decision-making—being overshadowed by hesitation, short-term wins, and the relentless pursuit of metrics? Click here to find out.
