Christmas in July!
Christmas in July. It’s a fun phrase that many have taken full advantage of to create that Christmas feeling during the hot summer month. But as Christmas is the busiest season for churches around America, this cute little saying should perhaps be taken more to heart by church staff members. SALT instructor Dex Alexander has […]
The Productivity Guide: Get More Things Done, Consistently
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort.” Paul Meyer Some time ago I read an article from the Huffington Post that stated 41% of tasks on to-do lists, never get completed. Seemed really high but went on to read that 50% of […]
10 Must Have Apps for Filmmakers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Apple’s signature line is “There’s an App For That” and that’s absolutely the case for filmmakers who are looking to reduce the headache of planning a video shoot. Whether you’re filming an interview, series promo or anything else in between, you should consider grabbing one of these apps (for iOS) to help you cut the […]
Vacation Guide for the Creative Church
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You need a vacation. There, I gave you permission. Of course, I also know the fear that comes from even thinking about the V word for most who work in ministry. Vacation is terrifying for many of us because we feel the burden of how important each weekend is. So follow these steps with me, […]
3 Components to Prevent Burnout in Your Creative Team
In many areas of you life, whether you work full time in a church, part time, or volunteer your time and have a separate career, you may find yourself feeling exhausted and burned out from the demands and pressures of your job. SALT University offers this FREE class from Dr. Andrew Johnston, Balance & Burnout: […]
5 Tips on Improving Productivity
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort.” Paul Meyer Some time ago I read an article from the Huffington Post that stated 41% of tasks on to-do lists, never get completed. Seemed really high but went on to read that 50% […]
5 Ways to Build Trust
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Good leaders continually think about ways to get their team to be more effective. They experiment with tools and apps that will make the team’s workflow more efficient. They move people around and give them different responsibilities until they get the balance just right. All these things help to create better results and increased production. Good […]
5 Keys to Maximize Your Creativity
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What does Maximizing Your Creativity look like? Here’s something most people don’t understand: The more flexible your job, the harder the work. Most people see someone like me at a coffee shop in the middle of the day and think, “Lucky… That person gets to be so lazy.” What they don’t understand, however, is the […]
