Category: Productivity

Not long ago I did a deep dive into Asana, a project and task tracking tool that our staff is utilizing more and more. If you’re a checklist nerd like I am, Asana is...

Productivity dictates that we pay attention to the life cycle of the organization. Efficiency demands that we never let our leadership pipeline run dry. Fiscal responsibility decrees that x number of people in seats...

If you use the same room for similar purposes (worship, meetings, events, etc.), you know the micro-frustration of trying to maximize the space: “How can we fit x chairs in x square footage?” “How...

We all face the temptation to pit people against productivity. “I could get a lot more work done if I didn’t have to attend all of these meetings.” “I can’t finish this project because...

People reading this post will fall into one of two camps: Thank you, Captain Obvious. Everyone knows that already.This is life-changing information. How do I go about renaming my firstborn in your honor? For...

Anytime we work with people, there will be times when it feels like our work comes to a screeching halt because we’re waiting on a decision. Or an answer. Or approval. Or a passed...

We’ve talked before about the importance of routine when it comes to a productive week: that day-after-day, no-surprises, ideal slog that helps us get stuff done. [See Mapping Your Ideal Week] But I get...

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that Proverbs 16:9 is true: The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. A global pandemic wreaked havoc on our calendars just...

There are two things I’m relatively sure of: 1. Prayer is not my most natural spiritual discipline. Let’s be honest: according to 1 Corinthians 2, nothing spiritual comes naturally to us. But you get...

Fellow productivity nerds, this one is for you. I love the nuts and bolts of how a meeting is constructed. I love putting together an agenda, checking off boxes, and seeing our team gel...