ClickCease
Dr. Rob McKenna
Whole Leaders. WiLD Trust. Why the Future ...

Is the leadership crisis really about a lack of skill—or is it something deeper? In this powerful post, Dr. Rob McKenna makes the case that the true crisis in leadership is a crisis of trust. Drawing on insights from the WiLD Trust Index, he shows how many leaders are unknowingly surrounded by low-trust environments—and why trust can’t be built without doing the personal work first.

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being whole. Whole leaders lead with clarity, courage, and care—and it’s this kind of leadership that fuels real trust, high performance, and lasting impact.

If you care about growing as a leader or shaping the next generation of leadership in your organization, this is a must-read.

Whole Leaders. WiLD Trust. Why the Future Depends on Both.
Business, Culture, Leadership
Dr. Rob McKenna
Connecting Trust, Performance, and Well-Being: ...

Every person you know has a story occurring at the center of their identity and their progress that is too often expressed as an unanswered question: How do I connect my driving purpose to what I am doing every day? We ask it in different ways, but at the core of who we are as human beings is the question that connects the invisible pieces of our hearts with the visible pieces of our actions.

Connecting Trust, Performance, and Well-Being: Developing a WiLD Mindset
Faith at Work, Stewardship, Leadership
Dee Ann Turner
Hold All Things Loosely

True leadership requires the courage to let go of what’s good in order to receive what’s better. Whether it’s possessions, positions, or plans, holding loosely allows us to lead with open hands, ready for transformation, collaboration, and God’s greater purpose.

Hold All Things Loosely
Business, Leadership
Scott Ritzheimer
How to Take the Business You Built to the Next ...

You did it! You started a business with nothing more than a dream and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. You worked hard, really hard, and the business grew. You didn’t know what you were doing half the time, but you figured it out. You made it up as you went, and now you’re leading your very own multi-million dollar business.

How to Take the Business You Built to the Next Level
Communication, Leadership, Networking, Relationship, Social Media
Mike Edwards
Business Blind Spots: Your customers’ insights ...

The fastest way to lose sight of your business is to stop listening to your customers. What you think is happening inside your company and what your customers are actually experiencing might be two completely different stories. Too often, leaders rely on assumptions instead of real feedback—and that gap can cost you growth, loyalty, and trust.

In this post, Convene Chair Mike Edwards shares how to check in with your customers in meaningful, non-intrusive ways—and how to turn their insights into quick, high-impact improvements.

Business Blind Spots: Your customers’ insights are your biggest growth opportunity—if you listen
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The Power of Words

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The Power of Words

Remember the power of words; with words Jesus calmed the seas and rebuked Satan. Our choice of words will powerfully define us as well as the platforms we represent.

The words we choose can invite further conversation or shut communication down before it begins. What words do you use? Ron Henry is in the ‘people business’ and currently serves as Executive Director of Expansion, Marketplace Chaplains. Ron understands firsthand the power of words and how words can invite (or limit) our ability to create a meaningful connection with another person.

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7 Lessons of the Past for Insights Today on Managing People in a Recession

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7 Lessons of the Past for Insights Today on Managing People in a Recession

As today’s global economy leans toward recession, many organizations face pressures. Seven Lessons about Managing People in Recession Times can be adapted to today’s changing business context.

Many thanks to Dave Ulrich, one of the highest acclaimed speakers and writers on the topics of leadership, human resources, and organizations - and a true friend of Convene’s - for sharing this article with us.