
Vocāre Leadership Articles
This is the place to access principled and practical leadership content on a regular basis. Check out some of the latest posts and subscribe for content to be delivered straight to your inbox.
The Power of “Tell Me More”
This article is first in a series on leadership presence and voice. The simple phrase, Tell me more, is powerful in at least 6 pracitcal ways. Read on.
3 Ways to Practice Leadership Humility
Discover 3 practical and proven ways to grow in leadership humility—build trust, serve others, and lead with lasting influence.
Dealing With Your Enemies
As leaders, we all deal with opposition and enemies from time to time. How are we to respond? What does it look like for a Christian leader to “deal with their enemies?”
What Does It Mean to Be a Rested Leader?
Leaders are tired—in every way. What does it mean to be a rested leader? There are both biblical and practical insights toward better rhythms of rest. If we are to lead long, we must grow in rest.
How to Empower Emerging Leaders: Strategy, Resources, and Accountability
The first job of every leader is to raise up more leaders. One of the more impactful ways to follow through on this endeavor is through emerging leader empowerment.
Leading Long: Keys to Faithful, Lifelong Leadership
Leading long is not easy. It requires great intentionality and a of grace. Here are four characteristics and seven contributing factors for leading long.
The Inflection Point: Leadership Crisis at Midlife
Every leader reaches an inflection point in their life. This can either be a great opportunity for reset and more growth or a leadership crisis with unending repercussions.
What Emerging Leaders Want
Over the past few years I have noticed some trends among emerging leaders and how they want to be developed. Here are my top four observations.
The Primary Wound-Every Leader Has One
Every leader has a primary wound. If discovered and redeemed, it can be a source of compassionate leadership presence. Or, if left unchecked, it can become an avenue for destructive leadership expressions.
The Power of Power: Handle With Care
Leadership comes with power. How we handle and exert that power depends upon how we understand power and our motivations and intentions.
Three Things a Servant Leader Does Not Do
What does it truly mean to be a servant leader? The Bible, in the book of Isaiah, provides us with a fascinating passage regarding what a servant leader does not do. Take a look to discover three traits that can greatly hinder servant leadership.
Leadership Longevity: Three Necessary Shifts
Leadership longevity means that our leadership is both useful and meaningful over time. But how do we make that a reality? Here are three shifts that matter.
Three Critical Questions for Good Leadership Communication
Leaders must be good communicators. The primary rule of communication is that it has not taken place until the other person has received it, understands it, and can act upon it.
Beyond Proximity: Enhancing Leadership Through Communication and Connection
Leading over scope and distance can be difficult, requiring a thoughtful and strategic approach to connecting well with all of your people. It requires your leadership presence and voice in a variety of effective ways.
A Leader’s Use of Time
Time is a very precious leadership commodity. And yet, I see more and more leaders stumbling over their use of time, often to the destruction of themselves and those they lead. Here are five principles to consider.
Paradigm Leadership & Legacy (Part Two)
Our leadership matters. How we lead will determine not only our effectiveness and impact but our lasting legacy. King David in the Bible provides us with traits worth emulating.
Paradigm Leadership & Legacy
How we lead matters. We set the stage for the leaders who come behind—and ultimately leave a lasting legacy.
The Language of Leadership Influence
Leadership equals influence. But what does influence look like? The Bible articulates some postures and means toward having a more powerful form of servant leadership Influence.
Cultivating Good Team Collaboration
Cultivating collaboration requires at least three critical elements, which I will summarize in three words: Lenses, Elevation, and Shared.
The Importance of Leadership Affirmations and Personal Values
In today’s ever-changing landscape, leadership affirmations and personal values are critical for building a foundation of integrity, confidence, and trust. Learn more about what they are, why they are important, and how to create them.