by Michael Murphy | Jan 12, 2017 | Repealing Murphy's Law
Focus is such an important issue for leaders. Sometimes we try to do way too many things at once. In the last two-and-a-half years we’ve been travelling the world, there have been three words that have constantly come up: Focus, Intentionality, and Clarity. It...
by Michael Murphy | Jan 5, 2017 | Repealing Murphy's Law
A life-giving culture in your church and team. You have to really know what kind of culture you want. When we talk about “life-giving” it brings all sorts of overtones and thoughts as to what that really means. The important things is not what everyone...
by Michael Murphy | Dec 21, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
There are three things that struck me whilst being in the Apple Store getting my computer fixed that can help us in our leadership. It’s quite interesting actually! Watch the video to learn more about my Apple experience.
by Michael Murphy | Dec 16, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
Leadership, like any workout, requires stretch. Leadership stretch is not something that we look forward to as leaders but it is absolutely necessary. In fact, it’s inevitable.
by Michael Murphy | Dec 7, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
Sabbath. To be really honest I haven’t been doing it all that great over the last couple of years. Obviously, we have times off when we can. But actually, the practice of taking one out of seven days off is a God given template. I’m sharing some of my thoughts...
by Michael Murphy | Nov 2, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
If we think of Nehemiah and the incredible job that he did in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. The temple had already been restored but the wall were broken down, which means the temple was very vulnerable to attack. Back in the day, whole city used to have walls...
by Michael Murphy | Oct 19, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
If we can’t recruit and develop and release teams we are flying solo. Flying solo will always put a ceiling on what we can accomplish. One of the questions I get asked a lot is “Where do I find good team members?” That is a great question. Let me tell what my response...
by Michael Murphy | Oct 6, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
You have all heard the illustration of the lion tamer with the whip and the three-legged stool. You think what the heck will a three-legged stool do? The fact is that when the three prongs are coming at the lion, the lion will find it hard to focus. Let me give you...
by Michael Murphy | Sep 22, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
Jesus tells a story in Matthew 21 where He walked past a tree and wanted something to eat. He cursed that tree because there was no fruit. When they walked past the day after, the tree had absolutely shrunk to its roots. He then says a very famous line: Whatever you...
by Michael Murphy | Sep 14, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
Art and creativity over the years have very much been spurned by love, and betrayed love. Think about the songs and poems that have been written. Think about the paintings that have been painted. Many of those happened in the name of love. It occurred to me that there...
