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		<title>7 Must Read Books for Creative Leaders</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 02:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Leaders are learners. And I believe that those who have a desire to learn, will likely find themselves in a position of leadership, as they apply the principles they are continually learning. As creatives, often it&#8217;s tough to find a book that will feed your creative spark, while also helping you on the spiritual and [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Leaders are learners. And I believe that those who have a desire to learn, will likely find themselves in a position of leadership, as they apply the principles they are continually learning. As creatives, often it&#8217;s tough to find a book that will feed your creative spark, while also helping you on the spiritual and organizational sides of working in the church. So here is my list of seven must read books for creative leaders in the church.</p>
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<h6><strong>Creative Potential<br />
</strong><em>By: Luke McElroy</em></h6>
<p>I wanted to start this list off with my own book, not because I think it&#8217;s the best on this list, but rather it&#8217;s recent release and the confidence I have that it will help you as you wrestle and unleash your creative calling in life. I share my own story of stepping into my creative calling (and the failures I faced in the process), coupled with biblical principles to maximize your potential. It&#8217;s an easy read, and packed with great stories, practicality and applicable principles.[/vc_column_text][luv_button target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;accent-color-2&#8243; href=&#8221;https://saltcommunity.com/store/creative-potential/&#8221; text=&#8221;BUY THIS BOOK&#8221;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523380582715{padding-bottom: 85px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9711&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https://amzn.to/2v8wCAi&#8221;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3/4&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-rounded&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;custom-color&#8221; letter=&#8221;2&#8243; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background=&#8221;#ff6902&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>The War of Art<br />
</strong><em>By: Steven Pressfield</em></h6>
<p>My favorite book on this list. I remember hearing about it for years before I actually started reading, and regretted that I waited so long once I finished it. This book packs a punch with so much creative wisdom, but also is a book that&#8217;s not too daunting for the creative-minded person either. This may be a great kick-start to reading more creative books this year! Brilliant to say the least.[/vc_column_text][luv_button target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;accent-color-2&#8243; href=&#8221;https://amzn.to/2v8wCAi&#8221; text=&#8221;BUY THIS BOOK&#8221;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523380598056{padding-bottom: 85px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9714&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https://amzn.to/2GOPABy&#8221;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3/4&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-rounded&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;custom-color&#8221; letter=&#8221;3&#8243; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background=&#8221;#ff6902&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>The Artisan Soul<br />
</strong><em>By: Erwin McManus</em></h6>
<p>This is a book for artists. It&#8217;s a book for those who aren&#8217;t artists too. Because Erwin has a way of writing and teaching that&#8217;s unique to awakening a new perspective on your own life and opportunities. Furthermore, I loved this book because it resonated with our SALT15 theme so well, as Erwin was gracious enough to join us as a keynote that year.[/vc_column_text][luv_button target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;accent-color-2&#8243; href=&#8221;https://amzn.to/2GOPABy&#8221; text=&#8221;BUY THIS BOOK&#8221;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523381728516{padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]I want to interject our list of the best books for creative leaders to help you know that we have a bunch of books available in our SALT Store. You may want to pick up a few for your team, or just grow your library. Click here to check those books out.</p>
<p>Also, our friends at TripleWide Media put together a list a few years ago on books for creative leaders specifically in church media. Check that list out here.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve got a book you&#8217;ve enjoyed, feel free to add it to the comments below! We&#8217;d love to know about it. You never know if one of the books you recommend will help us find new speakers at a future <a href="https://saltcommunity.com/gatherings/">SALT Conference</a>, or a list like this of great books for creative leaders.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523380610705{padding-bottom: 85px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9715&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https://amzn.to/2Hgi1aS&#8221;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3/4&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-rounded&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;custom-color&#8221; letter=&#8221;4&#8243; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background=&#8221;#ff6902&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>Art and The Bible<br />
</strong><em>By: Francis Schaeffer</em></h6>
<p>There&#8217;s probably not a more recommended book among creative thinkers and leaders than this one right here. And don&#8217;t let it&#8217;s size fool you, it&#8217;s packed with an amazing amount of creative and spiritual wisdom in such a little book. It will help you think deeply about the role of art and how it intersects with scripture in the Bible. It&#8217;s almost like a theology course on creativity.[/vc_column_text][luv_button target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;accent-color-2&#8243; href=&#8221;https://amzn.to/2Hgi1aS&#8221; text=&#8221;BUY THIS BOOK&#8221;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523380632212{padding-bottom: 85px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9716&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https://amzn.to/2HrAWNy&#8221;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3/4&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-rounded&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;custom-color&#8221; letter=&#8221;5&#8243; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background=&#8221;#ff6902&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>Pursuing Christ. Creating Art.<br />
</strong><em>By: Gary Molander</em></h6>
<p>Gary has been an integral part of the SALT Community and the SALT story. But it all started because I read his book <em>Pursuing Christ Creating Art </em>and got a glimpse that a pastor, teacher and leader could also identify with the phrase &#8220;artist.&#8221; Even if you don&#8217;t associate with that phrase &#8220;artist&#8221;, you&#8217;ll still gain amazing insights from this book. Even better, go through this with friends or your small group! You won&#8217;t regret it.[/vc_column_text][luv_button target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;accent-color-2&#8243; href=&#8221;https://amzn.to/2HrAWNy&#8221; text=&#8221;BUY THIS BOOK&#8221;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1554999285203{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-top-color: #ff6902 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ff6902 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7706&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1559161109268{padding-right: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>EXCLUSIVE BONUS:</strong><br />
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<h6><strong>Fired Up<br />
</strong><em>By: Dr. Andrew Johnston</em></h6>
<p>When I first read this, it felt like I was sitting across from Dr. Andrew Johnston once again and was being mentored in such a rich manner. IF you&#8217;ve ever wanted to read a leadership book specifically written for those who are leading creatives, then this book is a must have on any future reading list. Full of so much wisdom, so much personal applications and such rich insights into leading a creative team. Grab a few copies for you and your lead pastor, and read it together![/vc_column_text][luv_button target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;accent-color-2&#8243; href=&#8221;https://saltcommunity.com/store/firedup/&#8221; text=&#8221;BUY THIS BOOK&#8221;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523380643856{padding-bottom: 85px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9722&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https://amzn.to/2v8HMFc&#8221;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3/4&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-rounded&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;custom-color&#8221; letter=&#8221;7&#8243; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background=&#8221;#ff6902&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>Creativity Inc<br />
</strong><em>By: Ed Catmull </em></h6>
<p>Pixar has always captivated me, and this book from Ed Catmull shares the principles, practices and the processes that allowed them to have success after success for years. This is a must have book for creative leaders, and though it may not have a spiritual or scriptural bent to it, it&#8217;s honestly something that will help you process what is creative success, how to build a team and how creativity affects your entire organization.[/vc_column_text][luv_button target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;accent-color-2&#8243; href=&#8221;https://amzn.to/2v8HMFc&#8221; text=&#8221;BUY THIS BOOK&#8221;][/vc_column][/vc_row]</p>
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		<title>10 Great Podcasts for Creatives</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:23:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was talking with Luke the other day about all the great podcasts for creatives that exist today and realized that our SALT Community would benefit by knowing about these great resources. Looking for something to listen to as you drive to and from church every day? Or needing that next spark of insight and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://staging.saltcommunity.com/articles/10-great-podcasts-for-creatives-2/">10 Great Podcasts for Creatives</a> appeared first on <a href="https://staging.saltcommunity.com">SALT Community</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was talking with <a href="http://lukemcelroy.com">Luke</a> the other day about all the great podcasts for creatives that exist today and realized that our <a href="http://saltcommunity.com">SALT Community</a> would benefit by knowing about these great resources. Looking for something to listen to as you drive to and from church every day? Or needing that next spark of insight and inspiration on your next road trip or plane flight? This may help you find some great content that would help creatives.</p>
<p>This isn&#8217;t by any means the most comprehensive list of podcasts that exist, but just 10 great podcasts for creatives that our team has discovered. If we missed one you like, leave us a note in the comments (with a link) so everyone else can benefit from that great podcast as well![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9451&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-square&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;default&#8221; letter=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>CRTVChurch Podcast</strong></h6>
<p>You probably follow these guys on Instagram through their incredible feed of images showing off the quality creativity that is coming out of the church. But did you know they had a podcast? Make sure to check this one out, hosted by Ross Montgomery.</p>
<p><strong>LINKS:</strong> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/crtvchurch-podcast/id1309445688?mt=2">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/crtvchurch-podcast-3/crtvchurch-podcast">Sticher</a>, Website[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9445&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-square&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;default&#8221; letter=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>The Church Media Podcast</strong></h6>
<p>Hosted by our good friend Carl Barnhill, this is a great podcast to get tips, tricks and insights on church media topics specifically. From lighting to video, church volunteers to audio and everything in between, make sure to add this to your list of go-to podcasts!</p>
<p><strong>LINKS:</strong> iTunes, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/carl-barnhill/the-church-media-podcast?refid=stpr">Sticher</a>, <a href="https://twelvethirty.media/podcast/">Website</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9446&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-square&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;default&#8221; letter=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>Pro Church Podcast with Brady Shearer</strong></h6>
<p>Brady Shearer is the host of this gem, and just this year he started uploading a new episode every single day! We don&#8217;t know how he does it, but he does! From controversial topics to great quick insights, add this to your daily drive to and from work and enjoy the insights from the Pro Church Podcast.</p>
<p><strong>LINKS:</strong> iTunes, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/brady-shearer/pro-church-podcast">Sticher</a>, <a href="https://prochurchtools.com/podcast/">Website</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9447&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-square&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;default&#8221; letter=&#8221;4&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>The CREATE:initiative Podcast</strong></h6>
<p>This launched out of a community in the Oklahoma City / Tulsa area of creatives who meet on a regular basis to encourage, equip and inspire one another. Led by our friend Jayson Evans, one of the hosts of the #SALT17tour, this is a great podcast to hear from leaders in the creative space. This is another great podcast for creatives!</p>
<p><strong>LINKS:</strong> iTunes, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/createinitiative/the-createinitiative">Sticher</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9448&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-square&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;default&#8221; letter=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>Hillsong Creative Podcast</strong></h6>
<p>Last fall, Hillsong launched their first podcast and have been sharing insightful stories, process and education in each episode. We recommend listening to the process of how they landed on their album artwork, and you&#8217;ll be amazed that even Hillsong has rough days creatively.</p>
<p><strong>LINKS:</strong> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hillsong-creative-podcast/id1345235663?mt=2">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGhJN3zZY6g&#038;list=PLF96gjRpXRECcHZJDSsZoXC67t4UFPiGS">YouTube</a>, Website[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9452&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-square&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;default&#8221; letter=&#8221;6&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>Creative Slide with Jon Acuff</strong></h6>
<p>We&#8217;re big fans of Jon Acuff. From <em>Stuff Christians Like</em> to <em>Start</em>, <em>Quitter</em>, <em>Do Over</em> and now the New York Times Bestseller, <em>Finish</em>, Jon continues to be an amazing source of inspiration and equipping. Now, he&#8217;s got a podcast! And it&#8217;s all about creativity. Check it out.</p>
<p><strong>LINKS:</strong> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-slide-with-jon-acuff/id1349456609">iTunes</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9454&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-square&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;default&#8221; letter=&#8221;7&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>The Seminary of Hard Knocks with Seth Muse</strong></h6>
<p>Though this one is a bit newer to our SALT team, Seth has been podcasting very consistently for several years now. From guest interviews, to practical tips and tricks, he&#8217;s a must have on our list of great podcasts for creatives!</p>
<p><strong>LINKS:</strong> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-seminary-of-hard-knocks-podcast-with-seth-muse/id1127886760?mt=2">iTunes,</a> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/seth-muse/the-seminary-of-hard-knocks">Sticher</a>, <a href="http://www.sethmuse.com/podcast/">Website</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9455&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-square&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;default&#8221; letter=&#8221;8&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>The Church Communications Podcast</strong></h6>
<p>Do you serve in a communications role at your church?  If so, you need to check out this podcast hosted by Katie Allred and Darrel Girardier. In addition, they also started the Communications Facebook group, which has also become a valuable resource to those who serve in church ministry.</p>
<p><strong>LINKS:</strong> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-church-communications-podcast-network/id1152556188?mt=2">iTunes,</a> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/church-communications/the-church-communications-podcast">Sticher</a>, <a href="http://churchcommunications.com/podcast/">Website</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9456&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][luv_dropcaps style=&#8221;luv-dropcaps-square&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;default&#8221; letter=&#8221;9&#8243;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h6><strong>Relevant Podcast</strong></h6>
<p>A classic (in our minds) of church creative podcasts you need to listen to. Their fun and fast format make them easy to enjoy and consistent schedule make it easy to stay plugged in.</p>
<p><strong>LINKS:</strong> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/relevant-podcast/id78780644?mt=2">iTunes,</a> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-relevant-podcast">Sticher</a>, <a href="https://relevantmagazine.com/series/relevant-podcast/">Website</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Many of you know who Andy Stanley is, the founding pastor of North Point Community Church in Atlanta, GA. Not only is he a one of my favorite communicators in the church, but he&#8217;s among the best leadership coaches in the world! Not just the church world, but the entire world! I&#8217;ve been learning from [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of you know who Andy Stanley is, the founding pastor of <a href="http://northpoint.org">North Point Community Church</a> in Atlanta, GA. Not only is he a one of my favorite communicators in the church, but he&#8217;s among the best leadership coaches in the world! Not just the church world, but the entire world! I&#8217;ve been learning from him for years, and just a few weeks ago I found myself once again amazed by the insights and wisdom, while at <a href="http://catalystleader.org">Catalyst</a> Conference.</p>
<p>The topic for Andy Stanley&#8217;s talk was about the questions that every leader needs to be asking. Afterword, I was reflecting on a few other times where I&#8217;ve heard Andy speak specifically about questions, and found some notes from 2012 of a talk he gave on a similar subject.</p>
<p>One of the things Andy has long stated about questions is that the questions a leader asks their team, sets the priority for what the team will pursue. In essence, questions shape success, because questions determine what needs to be focused on, and highlights what&#8217;s important. As a <a href="https://saltcommunity.com/articles/boss-or-leader/">leader</a>, what are the sorts of questions that you need to be thinking about, asking your team, or wrestling with on a regular basis? Andy Stanley believes there are 6 questions for every leader to ask.</p>
<h6><strong>1. Who needs to be at the table?</strong></h6>
<p>Here, Andy is encouraging leaders to know who should and should not be among the decision making team. In other words, who deserves to be leading and shaping the culture of your team, department or organization? This will help you identify the influencers who need to be speaking into your direction. They may not be a department head or even a direct report. But the people at the table, are the people you trust the most to influence the next season of your mission and vision.</p>
<h6><strong>2. Where are we manufacturing energy?</strong></h6>
<p>Are there areas in your execution of weekly tasks or projects that you&#8217;re having to tell yourself to be more excited in order to get the troops rallied up? It may be as simple as having to work hard at trying to get our congregation excited about a certain/special Sunday or event. Maybe you&#8217;re manufacturing excitement around a series, or constantly using FOMO (fear of missing out) as the only marketing tool to get people to show up somewhere. This all leads to manufactured energy and should be carefully watched. Andy says a great gut check is to simply ask yourself, &#8220;Would we attend this?&#8221; or &#8220;Would I buy this myself?&#8221;</p>
<h6><strong>3. Where do I make the greatest contribution to the organization as a leader?</strong></h6>
<p>This is a fairly intimate question to ask yourself, rather than a team, but the answer will help shape where you need to invest more of your time. In essence, it helps set your own internal priorities. If you want to make the greatest impact on the organization, then lead in your strengths, not your weaknesses. Let others lead in their areas of greatest contributions, which means you need to not be contributing in certain places. It may mean you don&#8217;t go to every creative meeting as the creative director if a specific medium or creative technique isn&#8217;t really your strength. Know your greatest contributions and you&#8217;ll see your greatest impact.</p>
<h6><strong>4. Who&#8217;s not keeping up?</strong></h6>
<p>There are times where the leader has to make difficult decisions by letting someone go who may be dragging the team down, but other times that individual just needs to be confronted. Andy says that asking the question of who&#8217;s not keeping up helps A-level teams stay in the A-level field, and knowing the answer to this questions allows you to confront what needs to be confronted. A team is only as strong as it&#8217;s weakest link, so invest well in your organization by knowing who&#8217;s not keeping up?</p>
<h6><strong>5. What have we fallen in love with that is no longer the best way to_______?</strong></h6>
<p>I remember Andy Stanley telling this to his leadership team, and it&#8217;s helped me process certain key decisions myself in the past: &#8220;If the board was to hire a new CEO right now, and they were to walk into this room, what is the first thing they would change?&#8221; This helps you figure out what you&#8217;re keeping only because you built it, or you made it. It allows you to operate as a bystander to the organizational infatuation that has been established over time. Great leaders have the courage to do what needs to be done, in spite of their own personal desires or opinions. So if there&#8217;s something that&#8217;s not working, or a better way to do something, then a great leader won&#8217;t let their current love for that process or service to continue.</p>
<h6><strong>6. What would a great leader do?</strong></h6>
<p>Andy Stanley believes this is the single question that drives all of his desire for growth. HE has mentioned countless times that he asked himself this exact question on a regular basis. It&#8217;s his true north whenever presented in a situation that doesn&#8217;t have all the clarity. If we&#8217;re asking a question that would beckon the answer of a great leader, then we&#8217;re starting to become the very leader we&#8217;re striving to be more like. Without this question, we&#8217;ll only answer with the information that&#8217;s at hand. But when we seek after what that of a greater skill of intuition, wisdom and discernment, then we actually increase our own skills in the process.</p>
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<p>What are the key questions you&#8217;re asking right now as a leader? How can we as the creative leaders in the church begin to ask better questions to shape a clearer expectation of success in the church? I believe that creatives have the influence and opportunity to begin asking new questions that shape the next strategy or process in which people begin to encounter God through the creative things we present.</p>
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