Tuesdays with Tom

Over the past several Tuesday mornings, Tom Kilgore, who recently retired from his position as Chief Executive Office of the Tennessee Valley Authority, has conducted leadership training with our church staff. Being a member of our church, Tom is a widely respected leader in the energy industry, throughout the Southeast, as well as at Sevier Heights where he serves in a variety of roles including that of Bible Fellowship Group leader.

Combining Biblical knowledge with leadership and business principles, Tom is helping us improve how we serve, lead and conduct ministry.  Here is some of what he's shared:

If you can't address concerns, you're not a person of convictions.

Positive change doesn't usually feel good in the beginning.

You can't really make positive change without effective communication.

Real communication only occurs face-to-face.

In moments of crises, turn up the volume on communication, both speaking and listening.

Accessibility is not necessarily "open door", but there must be some clear process.