Do you ever “lead upwards” in a positive way? Does your boss ever hear something from you besides:
1. A report about what’s going on;
2. Input or feedback on a project;
3. An excuse or complaint?
Leadership is tough. I’ve been on both sides of it [the leader and the follower] and it’s kind of like the Supreme Court – virtually all of the problems many bosses hear are complex, since most easier issues are solved long before they make it that far. Bosses [like production staff] also get very little affirmation or positive feedback from their staff teams [except, perhaps, at budget time, lol]…
Remember, as Christians, we are commanded to show love. Including to our bosses, and not just when we want something. Do or say something nice. Words of affirmation are my “love language,” but for others it might be asking about family members [or leaving a favorite candy bar on his or her desk]. Say thanks. Give specifics about something they did that impacted you in a positive way. Treat them, every once in a while, like what they are – human…
Hmmm - well, let's see...
I'm a Christian, a husband, a dad, a son, a pastor, a consultant, a musician, a writer, and bits and pieces of a bunch of other things. My work life has followed three main phases - business to teaching to church. I was the Weekend Services Pastor for nine years at Northview Church, an awesome church in the Indianapolis suburbs. I used to work for Willow Creek, another awesome church in the Chicago area. Plus I've written for various magazines and websites, and other freelancy sorts of things... My life mission is to help the church be as excellent as it can be.
Oh yeah - the name's Greg. Greg Wallace. But not the race car driver or the major league pitcher or the British celebrity chef. Just the creative worship guy. Hi.
It's my hope that these ideas, musings, rants, raves, etc... will inspire you. They're just my opinions - but again, I hope that they'll help to inspire you. Because the church really, really needs inspired creative types. If you're a creative type (and most people are, deep-down), ask God for help. Then take any ideas that are useful to you - borrow them, nab them, use them, adapt them - and make them into something greater...
You can head over to my Instagram site for an abundance of shorter posts: creativeworshipideas. If you're looking for consulting - especially on weekend services, team leadership or multi-site strategies - I'd love to help. Just message me here, and I'll be in touch - Greg
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