The article emphasizes the necessity of discernment for Christian leaders, drawing parallels with Sun Tzu’s principles in The Art of War. It highlights Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 10:16, urging leaders to be shrewd yet harmless. Understanding both allies and adversaries enables leaders to safeguard their teams and make informed decisions.
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Small Beginnings: The Key to Achieving Your Goals
In the beginning of the year, as you begin thinking about new goals for the coming year, you’re also reminded of the goals you didn’t accomplish last year. Maybe you didn’t run that 5K. Maybe you didn’t write the book. And you might be asking yourself, “Should I even set new goals this year? WhatContinue reading “Small Beginnings: The Key to Achieving Your Goals”
The Gift of Presence
Have you ever worked with a leader who wasn’t present? Perhaps he saw himself as being separate or above his followers. Because of this, he never made himself accessible to you. Or perhaps she made herself physically present, but when you met with her, she spent the majority of the time responding to messages orContinue reading “The Gift of Presence”
The Power of Gratitude in Leadership
The post emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude to those on your team, drawing from Ephesians 1:16. It encourages leaders to not only feel thankful but to make it known. Readers are prompted to identify individuals they can intentionally thank or acknowledge in the upcoming month.
The Four Components of Transformational Leadership
Transformational leadership focuses on positively influencing followers through four key components: Idealized Influence (acting as role models), Inspirational Motivation (inspiring and motivating), Intellectual Stimulation (encouraging creativity), and Individualized Consideration (attending to individual needs). Successful leaders embody these elements, fostering personal growth and engagement within their teams.
The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership
Self-awareness is crucial for effective leadership, as highlighted in Matthew 7:3. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing one’s own flaws before judging others. By encouraging feedback from teams, leaders can uncover blind spots, enhance self-awareness, and ultimately benefit both themselves and their teams. Consider identifying a personal blind spot.
Why Most Advice Sucks
Advice often reflects personal experience, which may not be applicable to others. The difference between practices and principles is crucial; practices are rigid, while principles adapt to various situations. Effective guidance stems from identifying underlying principles, which is essential in leadership.
The Four Components of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is crucial for effective leadership, encompassing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. It focuses on recognizing one’s emotions, controlling them, understanding others’ feelings, and nurturing lasting relationships through feedback. Developing EQ enhances leadership capabilities, fosters trust, and strengthens team dynamics.
More Leadership Red Flags
The post highlights three additional leadership red flags indicating it may be time to seek new leadership. These include leaders who prefer working alone, promote a fear of failure, and dismiss feedback. Such attitudes hinder teamwork, creativity, and growth, signaling ineffective leadership styles that could demotivate their teams.
Galactic Wisdom: 48 Leadership Quotes From Star Wars
Happy Star Wars Day! To celebrate 48 years of Star Wars, I’m sharing 48 quotes from the movies and TV series as well as the leadership principles we can learn from them. Subscribe Subscribe to have posts like this emailed to you. A New Hope (1977) The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Return of the JediContinue reading “Galactic Wisdom: 48 Leadership Quotes From Star Wars”
Nick Chellsen 