The Center Consulting Group

A nonprofit Christian consulting group passionate about advancing leadership and organizational health. Serving clients across the US and internationally.

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One conversation at the right moment can change the entire direction of a young leader's life. Here are 10 ways to start developing the next generation of leaders around you.

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Revitalization requires some risks.

If you are looking for risk-free and easy, steer clear of the work of revitalization. Home revitalization requires extensive spending, dangerous saws, challenging demolition, complex plumbing, scary electricity, and the ever-challenging ladders. Similarly, revitalizing an organization also has some inherent risks, including potential for conflict, significant expenses, and personnel changes, to name a few. When it comes to revitalization, no risk = no reward.

Keep reading for six reminders when leading change to revitalize your organization: https://t.co/PEAyYDTMHr

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Working with or for someone who is stealing your emotional energy is draining. Here are six suggestions to protect yourself from them.

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Every leader needs a small but mighty group to lean on.

In ancient times, before King David was ruler of Israel and Judah, he was on the run from a pathologically jealous king named Saul. He was constantly hunted and was wanted, dead or alive. Yet he had a small group of loyal and intimidating guys called his Mighty Men to support him.

Just like David, every leader needs a small but mighty group of women and men in their life. When they have this group to lean on, they are less likely to allow the big messes to overwhelm and defeat them. Such leaders will last longer, make wiser decisions, and not allow fear to prevent them from leading through the storms.

Keep reading for more strategies to help you lead through chaos: https://t.co/x4I4mPXKRO

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For the past two months, I have visited my nearly 100-year-old mother in a nursing home every day. My visits surprisingly reminded me of these four leadership lessons.  

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Here are eight signs that you may have someone tapping into your emotional energy and zapping your joy - without your permission.

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Likability isn't something you are born with; it's something you build. And it starts with these four behaviors.

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Have you ever walked away from a meeting wishing you had spoken up? You’re not alone. Here are 4 steps to grow your courage as a leader.

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There are many factors that can influence an owner’s decision to step out of their role. But one factor is a bit different than the others. It is when a leader or owner has experienced a growing passion or vision for something more fulfilling and meaningful to them. While there are owners who want to spend a lot more of their time golfing or traveling, others have a passion to serve and leave a legacy.

Most of us have heard the name Viktor Frankl, the Austrian-born Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist famous for his transformational view of a meaningful life. He once said, “Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” While some leaders and business owners found great purpose and passion in their business, they sometimes come to a point where it is no longer enough. They want to invest in something new and maybe even greater than what they are presently doing. It could be a philanthropic interest or a desire to encourage and support younger leaders by serving as a mentor. Or perhaps they have an aging parent or adult child who needs help due to health or other circumstances. A new or more compelling vision can serve as the trigger for making a career change in life.

Frequently, the decision to stay or go isn’t driven by a single problem or issue, but by a growing sense that the business simply no longer fits the current needs and desires of the owner.

Keep reading about the other reasons an owner or leader decides to move on: https://t.co/zIxL4e0e2x

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Your employees already know the true health of your organization. Do you? Here are the key signals to look for and the actions you can take.
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Jack Hanna, the “animal guy,” has been known for the phrase: “You have to touch the heart to teach the mind.” And this is also true for leadership. If you want to influence those around you, you have to make deep personal connections. Here are 7 ways to do so. https://t.co/q2H431rX4g

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Want to know the best tool for leading with your faith? It's simpler than you think. Just being present is one of the most powerful things a leader can do.

Keep watching the full conversation on integrating your faith and leadership here: https://t.co/5xfXRVLnx9

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In a world quick to compromise, the Marines hold fast to honor. They don’t just talk about values, they live them. Every action is measured by integrity, respect, and commitment.

For leaders, honor matters. It shapes how we make decisions, treat people, and navigate adversity. When leaders model honor, others follow not because they have to, but because they want to. And watching one of them come home reminded me that the same principles that build great Marines also build great teams, organizations, and families.

Keep reading for more on What Watching My Son Become a Marine Taught Me About Leadership: https://t.co/6FEKTWQT2l

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Retention isn't always a compensation problem. It's often a culture problem. Here are five simple ways to build a fun and productive culture that people actually want to be part of.

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A lot of churches struggle with momentum, leadership, and morale. Here are 5 traits that consistently set the healthiest churches and their leaders apart, and how you can build them into your own ministry.
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U.S. businesses are losing nearly one trillion dollars annually due to employee turnover. Surveys indicate that meaningful recognition of employees improves job satisfaction and motivation. This can be as simple as a personal thank you. 71% of full-time employees in the U.S. are less likely to are less likely to leave their organization if they are recognized more.

In a society where we are constantly looking for quick fixes to complex issues, employee turnover is a complex issue, and gratitude is one silver bullet that can strengthen morale in the workplace. Gratitude is the ultimate performance-enhancing substance; yet, it is often overlooked and underutilized in the workplace.

Keep reading for three simple ways to start practicing gratitude:
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Doctors use MRIs to find problems before they become more serious. What if you could do the same for your leadership and organization? Here are the 5 areas to look out for.   

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Jim Collins, author of "Good to Great," was spot on regarding this point: If you have the right people “on the bus,” you can accomplish amazing outcomes.

I have seen it firsthand here with The Center Consulting Group team as well as with numerous organizations in our consulting. Nothing can take the place of having a motivated team of action-oriented people.

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That decision you keep putting off? It's already costing you. Here’s what indecision is really taking from your organization.

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We all have our own doubts, fears, past experiences, and potential conflicts that have a way of staying in our memories and clouding our minds and decisions. As leaders, we need to clear our heads to be able to lead our team well. Here’s how. https://t.co/fWqhhhI2XZ