How did the Occupy Movement grow so rapidly and cause such commitment from its followers? Was it because everyone who shared a similar ideology joined in the cause? Maybe. My belief is that the Occupy Movement was able to expand rapidly for another reason, one that had more to do with turning their members into raving fans.
Read MoreIf you’ve been around leadership for any amount of time then you already know the importance of vision. People must have a sense of direction and it’s the leader’s job to come up with it. Right? Not all would agree. In fact, some see this proposition as being the myths within vision.
Read MoreThe Occupy Movement’s rapid growth could be thought of as having “tapped” a political narrative in American society. In this light they grew because everyone who shared a similar ideology joined in the cause. While this could be the reason for their expansion the failure to achieve widespread acceptance, even to having many city governments restrict their ability, argues that the key to their growth wasn’t ideology but something else.
Read MoreDepending on your perspective it may strike you as either hubris or praise to say that your church or organization should be like the Occupy Movement. Well, you’re not alone. I felt that way too. That is, until I researched their leadership structure and discovered three key practices that are good medicine for any organization.
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