Big Picture

I am kind of a dichotomy. Most of the time, I am more of a big picture person. But unfortunately I don't live there. I also have a tendency to look at the details. I can undermine my good intentions of a "big picture" project and bog it down in figuring out the details. One of my leadership development goals this year is to increase my ability to find and position people around me who can help make the details feel doable so I don't lose momentum.

In general, being a better leader is a big goal for me this year. And for now, at least for the next two months or so, I have a lot of time on my hands to read, listen to podcasts and in general attempt to implement some new ideas.

Some of the resources I am pulling from include:

• Andy Stanley's Leadership Podcast
• Lincoln on Leadership by Donald T Phillips
• Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard/Phil Hodges

There are a few others at home that I have in the cue, but I am starting with these this week.

What are resources you use to develop your leadership skills? Who do you look to for wisdom and guidance?

And speaking of Big Picture... I am also committed to reading the entire Bible in 90 days! I won't get all the nuance of the 1-year plan, but I think sometimes we need to back up and get the 30,000 foot view, and not just the up-close look. Anyone want to join me? Here is a guide I am using: The 90 Day Experience. Leave a comment if you're going to do it so we can encourage each other!