Great systems help leaders tackle and accomplish the tasks that have to be done, at a certain level of quality or accuracy. Great tools help enhance and extend the ability or potential of a leader. Having both can not only help save valuable time, money, and energy, but can help leaders focus on what really matters most.
The recommendations below I don’t just love, but actively use myself! Sure, there are plenty of other competitors out there. However, these are the select handful that I stand behind as something you can count on to help your organization thrive and to elevate your leadership! Where possible, I have worked hard to secure a special offer or discount for you (some are not offered anywhere else).
The most helpful tools & systems to utilize in your organization
CLEARSTREAM – There are numerous text messaging systems out there today and each has their own pros and cons. Clearstream is an effective solution for Churches and nonprofits looking for an easy to use way to engage with their people, sync with their database, and automate texts in a meaningful way.
SLACK – A top tier team communication and collaboration tool featuring instant messaging, file sharing, audio/video calls, and a host of integrations to help edify and maximize your communications experience. They have several packages depending on features desired, your Team size, and use of storage features (messages and files).
CANVA– Create beautiful designs to share or print! From social media posts, office template, invitations, presentations and so much more! Their platform provides solutions for any design you may need.
MAILCHIMP– One of the best and most popular email marketing platforms on the market. Whether you’re just starting out or are looking for a solid, user-friendly email marketing platform, MailChimp is the way to go! Get started with a free account today!
ASANA – Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work. This simple and free (up to 15 users) task management solution is easy to use and rather flexible. Much like asanas in yoga. It lets you create repeating tasks, assign them to team members and keep track of the task progress from a single customizable dashboard. Get started with a free account!
GOOGLE DRIVE/G SUITE – The quickest, easiest and most reliable way to share documents (written, photos, audio and video files) with your Team, vendors, and partners. I seriously use this almost hourly during my work day!
EVERNOTE – Great note collector that can help you become super productive. Available on the web, iPad, iPhone and everywhere else where you need to make a note, clip something to read later and then move on. I love this thing.
LASTPASS – With all of the information we’re constantly keeping track of, it’s easy for the smaller things to get forgotten. That’s what makes LastPass so valuable. By streamlining dozens of login sites into one effortless checkpoint, you can access your sites in a faster and more effortlessly.
ZAPIER – Looking for a way to automate your systems? With over 7000+ integrations and services, Zapier helps your systems and processes run better while freeing up humans to do what they do best.
HUBSPOT CRM – A free CRM solution that promises to stay free for ever and offers automation features (freemium and paid plans) that help track customer interactions. You can also create and follow sales-related tasks and get a good overview of your sales funnel at any given time. For a CRM system right out-of-the-box, you can’t go wrong with Hubspot.
PLANNING CENTER – Planning Center is a set of software tools for churches to help you organize information, coordinate events, communicate with your team, and connect with your congregation.
BLUEHOST – THE leader in the game when it comes to domains, landing pages, sales pages, and more. This is the piece of kit you need to grow your email list fast, without panic and as painless as possible. They make it so freakin’ easy!
MANYCHAT – Looking for a great way to engage with people through Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger? The Manychat automated chat bot is a great solution! Click here to get 50% off your first two months!
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission or be compensated in some way. These are tools, resources, and systems that I have either used in the past, continue to use today, or are helpful organizations or individuals that I trust. If you click and utilize any of them, thank you!
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