Author Archives: Steve

About Steve

Dr. Raimo has over 50 years of leadership and management experience in the U.S. and overseas, working with multinational corporations, small businesses, government, and non-profit organizations. He is an ordained minister who has served in both vocational and non-vocational ministry roles since his twenties. With an undergraduate degree in accounting, a master’s degree in business administration, and a doctorate in strategic leadership, Dr. Raimo brings a distinctly unique perspective and expertise to the subject of church governance, organizational structure and design, and leadership. He currently serves as an adjunct associate professor of leadership at Oral Roberts University. Dr. Raimo is a dedicated servant of Jesus Christ and is committed to his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Personal Mission Statement

Posted on 11/11/2011 by Steve

During a recent teaching session, one of the students shared their personal mission statement – written over 20 years ago. “To constantly seek more knowledge and understanding of Jesus Christ and develop an ever increasing relationship with Him. To teach … Continue reading →

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For the Sake of the House

Posted on 10/07/2011 by Steve

  Barna reports that 1,500 men and women leave vocational ministry each month due to stress, conflict, or moral failure. Is it possible that our organizational governance structures (polity) and leadership styles lend themselves to this travesty? Is there a … Continue reading →

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The Quest for Significance – 2

Posted on 10/03/2011 by Steve

The publisher completed their work on my book, For the Sake of the House: organizational and leadership requirements for the 21st century church. It should be available shortly . . . hard cover, soft cover (paperback), and as an e-book. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Discarded Leadership

Posted on 09/14/2011 by Steve

When is the experience and expertise of the older generations irrelevant? When do we discard the leadership skills and wisdom learned through years of experience? I struggle with this. The management and leadership concepts practiced in past generations are typically … Continue reading →

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Truth or Consequences

Posted on 09/10/2011 by Steve

Do you remember the television show Truth or Consequences? On the show, people had to answer a trivia question correctly (usually an off-the-wall question that no one would be able to answer correctly, or a bad joke) and had about … Continue reading →

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The Quest for Significance

Posted on 09/06/2011 by Steve

I have been asked to post this again . . . move it ‘up to the top.’   I struggle with this . . . we all do to some degree. We all want to be recognized for what we … Continue reading →

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Crucial Conversations

Posted on 08/26/2011 by Steve

Have you ever engaged in a conversation where – for all intents and purposes – it began as a healthy dialogue about one topic and deteriorated into a heated debate about another? With good intentions, have you entered a discussion … Continue reading →

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Servant Leadership

Posted on 08/12/2011 by Steve

Leaders strengthen others when they give their own power away. This is a paradox that can prove true only by leaders who have bowed their hearts and knees as servants of the King.

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Servant Leadership

Posted on 08/09/2011 by Steve

There is nothing more rewarding than when students understand the most important component of ‘true’ leadership. During a recent teaching trip to Jamaica, Louise summed it up with this statement . . . “I came here to learn how to … Continue reading →

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Leadership Competencies

Posted on 08/09/2011 by Steve

For over six decades, Warren Bennis has been studying leadership. In a 2007 article penned for American Psychologist’s special issue on leadership, Bennis admittedly asserts there is still such a small body of knowledge of which he is certain. This … Continue reading →

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