Clay Scroggins Knihy

In this six-session video study, author and pastor Clay Scroggins explains what is needed to be a great leader---even when you answer to someone else.

Our World is Awash in White Noise White noise is a sound-masking tool designed to cover up the things that "distract" us. And while white-noise can occasionally be helpful, there are times when the white noise in our lives drowns out the voices we need to hear. That's what happens to many leaders. We learn to tune-out distractions, but end up growing deaf to the inner desires and issues that we need to listen to. There are common white noises in leadership and ministry that we use to mask our unpleasant emotions and ignore the desires deep inside of us. Our increasingly busy lives, the numbing nature of entertainment and social media, and the urgency of ministry itself all work together to create a toxic cocktail of emotional distraction. Multiplying the problem is our emotional incompetence. Leaders are more anxious, stressed, and depressed than ever before. Emotional healing begins with emotional awareness. Being able to identify and understand our emotions requires some counter-cultural practices. Spiritual disciplines of fasting, meditation, Sabbath keeping, prayer, and hospitality are practices intended to create space for emotional evaluation and exploration. This book is a guide to help you listen to yourself, to recognize what your emotions, your body, and your spirit are saying to you by turning down the kudzu of white noise threatening to control your life.

You may not see yourself as a leader, but if you wish to create, change, or impact your surroundings—even in small ways—you embody a leader's impulse and principles. You are an aspiring leader in a time when leadership is rapidly evolving. Unfortunately, many leaders are tackling today's challenges with outdated methods. An update is essential. In this guide, nine new leadership principles are explored to help you adapt to a changing world and work culture. These principles may seem counterintuitive, yet they offer a fresh perspective for leaders and teams, proving versatile amidst change and resilient in conflict. With humor and honesty, the author emphasizes the need to move beyond traditional leadership approaches and illustrates what developing new skills could mean for your future. While he cannot predict the future, he understands that yesterday's leadership beliefs are now myths, and grasping this is crucial. The path forward involves learning from the past, recognizing current stakes, and envisioning a different tomorrow. You don’t need to be a young entrepreneur or seeking a formal leadership role to be an aspiring leader—you already are one. By honing your skills for the future, you can become a leader worth following today.