Posts by Mark Howell
Bill Taylor on the True Measure of Success
“The goal today, the true definition of success, is not to try to be the best at what lots of other people are already doing. It’s to be the only one who does what you do. What do you promise that no one else can promise.” Bill Taylor You can read more from my Quotebook…
Read MoreCan Your Model Make What You Dream of Making?
Our Groups Team has been on a hunt to identify the activities (lead measures) that predict we will reach our goals (lag measures). Based on what we learned in The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, the hunt is forcing some very good conversations about which activities are actually important, which are merely nice…
Read MoreTake Advantage of an INSIDER Discount for GroupLife Southwest ’17
GroupLife Southwest ’17 is 4 Weeks Away! Special Note: I’ve included a discount code below to allow you to take advantage of a discount code for an even better price on registration. What’s an EVEN BETTER price? How about $124.95? If you think that’s a good price, you can register today by entering the…
Read More3 Things You Can Do This Week to Connect More People After Easter
3 Things You Can Do This Week to Connect More People After Easter There are three ideal times to connect unconnected people every year. In most churches, late September/early October has the most potential followed by late January/early February. A couple weeks after Easter presents a third very promising option to connect unconnected people. It’s…
Read MoreFriday’s List | February 24
Every Friday I post a short list of the things I’m reading, listening to, loving and wrestling with: Here’s what I’m reading right now: The 46 Rules of Genius by Brian K. Dodd. First of all, be sure you’re subscribed to Brian’s blog. He regularly posts some very good stuff and his weekly top 10 Leadership…
Read MoreFAQ: What Is the Best Way to Connect Member Sign-Ups with Leaders?
FAQ: What Is the Best Way to Connect Member Sign-Ups with Leaders? I get questions. I get a LOT of questions. Sometimes they come directly to me via email or a comment here on the blog. Other times they come to me via a Facebook post or some other indirect route. Here’s a question that…
Read MoreTesting, Testing, 1, 2, 3
I test things. I test new small group strategies. I test new ways to appeal to unconnected people. I test new ways to identify potential group leaders and coaches. I test new ways to communicate with leaders. I test things. And I hope you do too! Right now I am testing the potential of Facebook…
Read MoreIs Point of View Hiding the Answer to Your Problem?
Is Point of View Hiding the Answer to Your Problem? One of my favorite quotes, so packed with insight, is that “perspective is worth 80 IQ points.” Coined by the brilliant Alan Kay, this quote reminds us that identifying the best answer to a problem is directly related to perspective or point-of-view. I like to say,…
Read MoreHey there, Friend, I could use your help today
First, good morning! Or good afternoon or goodnight…depending on where in the world you are reading this email! I could use your help today! I’m testing a couple ideas and need some feedback. Also, don’t miss a GREAT price on GroupLife Southwest ’17 registrations below! First, I wanted to let you know I’ll be testing…
Read MoreFriday’s List | February 17
Every Friday I post a short list of the things I’m reading, listening to, loving and wrestling with: Here’s what I’m reading right now: 10 MAJOR CHURCH TRENDS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT by Thom Rainer (via Outreach Magazine). 7 Ways to Help Your Team Believe They Belong by Gavin Adams of TonyMorganLive. 7 Questions That Can Help…
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