Seven tips for giving criticism

by Dr Rod Benson One of the best ways to build healthy teams and community groups is to grow positive relationships.ย ย Encouragement is always a winner, but there are times when a critical comment is warranted. Here are seven tips for giving criticism, adapted from leadership guru John Maxwell: Clarify your motive.  The goal should be to …

Taking the sting out of personal disagreements

A sermon by Rod Benson Matthew 7:1-5 โ€œYou hypocrite! First take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brotherโ€™s eye.โ€ Some of us are so familiar with hearing these words of Jesus, recorded in Matthew 7:5, that the shock they presented to his …