Three Leadership Focus Areas to Work Smarter Not Harder

Three Leadership Focus Areas to Work Smarter Not Harder

Three Leadership Focus Areas to Work Smarter Not HarderKay Kotan
Published on: 13/01/2026

How we use our time, what we focus on, and how we expend the greatest amount of our energy profoundly matters as a leader. Leading with focus and attention in these three focus areas is critical: mission, vision, and alignment.

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Setting Clear Expectations is Vital for a Strong Leadership Culture

Setting Clear Expectations is Vital for a Strong Leadership Culture

Setting Clear Expectations is Vital for a Strong Leadership CultureKay Kotan
Published on: 26/08/2025

The nominations committee is responsible for setting up expectations for potential leaders before offering a nomination. It is way more effective to set high expectations than low expectations just to get someone to say yes.

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The Essential Need for the Change in Leadership Nominations

The Essential Need for the Change in Leadership Nominations

The Essential Need for the Change in Leadership Nominations


Kay Kotan
Published on: 19/08/2025

We must shift from our focus on secular experience and skill expectations to having spiritually mature leaders in key leadership roles.

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The New Perspective to Leadership Begins with Holy Conversation

The New Perspective to Leadership Begins with Holy Conversation

The New Perspective to Leadership Begins with Holy ConversationKay Kotan
Published on: 12/08/2025

In the past, the work of nominations was most focused on lifting up names and convincing people to say yes to serving. Refocusing instead on leadership development, aligning giftedness, and discipleship maturity helps begin the needed shift.

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