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Lou’s Leadership Capsule

Continuing the series of “favorite” leadership bits from various sources:

In a recent lecture by Bill Easum, he shared the following thoughts regarding leadership:

      This new world needs leaders who are prepared to lead in new ways. Any one can be a leader, Easum suggests. It takes the experience of Jesus in our own lives and the call to use our gifts in the mission- making disciples.

What does leadership look like in this world?

6 big rubrics- clues to know this Christian leadership when we see it.

Thriving leadership today is:

1. Jesus centered!- experiential relationship with Jesus Christ is stressed.

2. Passionate! About Jesus Christ yet not bigots.

3. Innovative- there can be no fear of failure- we learn from what doesn't work. The only way we can discover what works in this new world where all the rules are changing is to try different things.

4. Focused on Jesus!!! ... and...

5. Flexible about everything else. Jesus is same yesterday, today, and forever. The culture and world is what changes and that changes the ways we can present, share, experience, and live Jesus.

6. Intuition that comes from a relationship- with Jesus- leads into new areas of work and ministry.

Leadership is not coercing or influencing followers.

Leadership is an atmosphere in which people are transformed and empowered to be leaders and to do God's will.

Mechanical -vs- gardening models express the change from the old to the new.

Mechanical is the old, modern-world paradigm. If it is broken, you fix it.

Gardening is the new, post-modern paradigm where we allow situations to grow.

      This is a world of creating teams. Leaders do not function alone or hierarchically. We need to move from hierarchical, structural churches to permission-giving churches where the spiritual gifts of people are utilized in mission.

      The mission of the church is to make disciples. Ministry is NOT the mission of the church. Making disciples is. There needs to be a "bubbling cauldron of spiritual formation" at the heart of our congregations. This is where the ability and gifts for mission are discovered and utilized.

Some Bullets related to Visionary Leadership:

  • Visionary leaders have the ability to see how God is at work in every way and through various means.
  • Visionary leaders embody a sense of personal integrity, and radiate a sense of energy, vitality and will. Will is standing in a spiritual state of being. Will is a spiritual attribute, which allows a leader to stand for something, and allows them to embody their principles.
  • The best visionary leaders move energy to a higher level and inspire people to be better than they already are. They embody a spirit of service to the greater good, and inspire service in others, even asking followers to sacrifice something for the greater good. John F. Kennedy inspired a whole generation in the '60s with his words, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." The creative power of lighted, inspired words can sound a certain inner note that people recognize and respond to. This can cause dramatic change.

 Attitude of Gratitude

     "Start to develop an 'attitude of gratitude' by creating a written list of performance and behaviors deserving of recognition."  Put down everything you can think of.  Add to the list periodically.  Most importantly, keep an eye out for people who do things on your list and recognize them!

     Here are 10 recognition opportunities to get your list started:

1.     Long-term positive performance such as perfect        attendance for a year.

Lou’s Leadership Capsule

Continuing the series of “favorite” leadership bits from various sources:

In a recent lecture by Bill Easum, he shared the following thoughts regarding leadership:

      This new world needs leaders who are prepared to lead in new ways. Any one can be a leader, Easum suggests. It takes the experience of Jesus in our own lives and the call to use our gifts in the mission- making disciples.

What does leadership look like in this world?

6 big rubrics- clues to know this Christian leadership when we see it.

Thriving leadership today is:

1. Jesus centered!- experiential relationship with Jesus Christ is stressed.

2. Passionate! About Jesus Christ yet not bigots.

3. Innovative- there can be no fear of failure- we learn from what doesn't work. The only way we can discover what works in this new world where all the rules are changing is to try different things.

4. Focused on Jesus!!! ... and...

5. Flexible about everything else. Jesus is same yesterday, today, and forever. The culture and world is what changes and that changes the ways we can present, share, experience, and live Jesus.

6. Intuition that comes from a relationship- with Jesus- leads into new areas of work and ministry.

Leadership is not coercing or influencing followers.

Leadership is an atmosphere in which people are transformed and empowered to be leaders and to do God's will.

Mechanical -vs- gardening models express the change from the old to the new.

Mechanical is the old, modern-world paradigm. If it is broken, you fix it.

Gardening is the new, post-modern paradigm where we allow situations to grow.

      This is a world of creating teams. Leaders do not function alone or hierarchically. We need to move from hierarchical, structural churches to permission-giving churches where the spiritual gifts of people are utilized in mission.

      The mission of the church is to make disciples. Ministry is NOT the mission of the church. Making disciples is. There needs to be a "bubbling cauldron of spiritual formation" at the heart of our congregations. This is where the ability and gifts for mission are discovered and utilized.

Some Bullets related to Visionary Leadership:

  • Visionary leaders have the ability to see how God is at work in every way and through various means.
  • Visionary leaders embody a sense of personal integrity, and radiate a sense of energy, vitality and will. Will is standing in a spiritual state of being. Will is a spiritual attribute, which allows a leader to stand for something, and allows them to embody their principles.
  • The best visionary leaders move energy to a higher level and inspire people to be better than they already are. They embody a spirit of service to the greater good, and inspire service in others, even asking followers to sacrifice something for the greater good. John F. Kennedy inspired a whole generation in the '60s with his words, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." The creative power of lighted, inspired words can sound a certain inner note that people recognize and respond to. This can cause dramatic change.

 

Attitude of Gratitude
     "Start to develop an 'attitude of gratitude' by creating a written list of performance and behaviors deserving of recognition."  Put down everything you can think of.  Add to the list periodically.  Most importantly, keep an eye out for people who do things on your list and recognize them!

     Here are 10 recognition opportunities to get your list started:

1.     Long-term positive performance such as perfect        attendance for a year.

2.     Exceeding expectations, like coming in under budget.

3.     Volunteering for a tough assignment.

4.     Helping others in the organization meet their goals.

5.     Displaying 'contagious enthusiasm' on the job.

6.     Submitting a cost or time saving idea.

7.     Requesting/accepting additional responsibilities.

8.     Going 'above and beyond' for a customer.

9.     Successful completion of an in-house training course or outside continuous education program.

                10.   Keeping a cool head under pressure (Harvey, 2000, p. 3)."

Reference: Harvey, E. (2000).  180 ways to walk the recognition talk.  Dallas:  The WALK THE TALK Company.

Traits of Authentic Leaders

1.     "They continue to do real work throughout their lives.

2.     They respect the law, roots, and heritage.

3.     They tell it like it is.

4.     They are home-grown originals.

5.     They have a sense of stewardship about their talents, time, and other resources.

6.     They are more concerned with being and becoming than having and getting.

7.     They maintain relationships.

8.     They feel free to progress to the next level and take measured risks because of their high degree of inner security and proactivity.

9.     They treat all people, especially the disadvantaged, with love and dignity.

10.   They are appropriately meek, humble, and submissive to proper authority (Shelton, 1997, pp. 81-87)."

Reference: Shelton, K. (1997).  Beyond counterfeit leadership: how you can become a more authentic leader.  Provo, UT: Executive Excellence Publishing.

Ten Reported Reasons Why People Want to Be Part of a Team

     "Whom can you remind today that the 'team thing' is a good deal?

1.     It's possible to feel more joy when that joy is reflected in the face of another.

2.     It's more stimulating to have ideas from other people.

3.     No one is smarter than all of us.

4.     It is more meaningful to accomplish more with people who are dedicated to the same thing.

5.     It is possible to learn more and faster when teaming with people who are as talented as, or more talented than the individual.

6.     A team member is not alone when facing a problem or feeling discouraged.  He or she can get help from other members.

7.     Successes are celebrated among the people who understand the meaning of the success.

8.     Opportunities exist for understanding the constraints, problems, and benefits that one individual's actions create for others.

9.     Team members gain a broader picture of how the organization works or doesn't work by solving problems with others.

10. There is a sense of contributing to something larger than the individual when working as a team (Woodring & Zigarmi, 1997, p. 8)."

Reference:  Woodring, S.F. & Zigarmi, D., (1997).  The team leader's idea-a-day guide: 250 ways to make your team more effective and productive every working day of the year.  Chicago: The Dartnell Corporation.  


2.     Exceeding expectations, like coming in under budget.

3.     Volunteering for a tough assignment.

4.     Helping others in the organization meet their goals.

5.     Displaying 'contagious enthusiasm' on the job.

6.     Submitting a cost or time saving idea.

7.     Requesting/accepting additional responsibilities.

8.     Going 'above and beyond' for a customer.

9.     Successful completion of an in-house training course or outside continuous education program.

                10.   Keeping a cool head under pressure (Harvey, 2000, p. 3)."

Reference: Harvey, E. (2000).  180 ways to walk the recognition talk.  Dallas:  The WALK THE TALK Company.

Traits of Authentic Leaders

1.     "They continue to do real work throughout their lives.

2.     They respect the law, roots, and heritage.

3.     They tell it like it is.

4.     They are home-grown originals.

5.     They have a sense of stewardship about their talents, time, and other resources.

6.     They are more concerned with being and becoming than having and getting.

7.     They maintain relationships.

8.     They feel free to progress to the next level and take measured risks because of their high degree of inner security and proactivity.

9.     They treat all people, especially the disadvantaged, with love and dignity.

10.   They are appropriately meek, humble, and submissive to proper authority (Shelton, 1997, pp. 81-87)."

Reference: Shelton, K. (1997).  Beyond counterfeit leadership: how you can become a more authentic leader.  Provo, UT: Executive Excellence Publishing.

Ten Reported Reasons Why People Want to Be Part of a Team

     "Whom can you remind today that the 'team thing' is a good deal?

1.     It's possible to feel more joy when that joy is reflected in the face of another.

2.     It's more stimulating to have ideas from other people.

3.     No one is smarter than all of us.

4.     It is more meaningful to accomplish more with people who are dedicated to the same thing.

5.     It is possible to learn more and faster when teaming with people who are as talented as, or more talented than the individual.

6.     A team member is not alone when facing a problem or feeling discouraged.  He or she can get help from other members.

7.     Successes are celebrated among the people who understand the meaning of the success.

8.     Opportunities exist for understanding the constraints, problems, and benefits that one individual's actions create for others.

9.     Team members gain a broader picture of how the organization works or doesn't work by solving problems with others.

10. There is a sense of contributing to something larger than the individual when working as a team (Woodring & Zigarmi, 1997, p. 8)."

Reference:  Woodring, S.F. & Zigarmi, D., (1997).  The team leader's idea-a-day guide: 250 ways to make your team more effective and productive every working day of the year.  Chicago: The Dartnell Corporation.  
 


Lou’s Leadership Capsule

Continuing the series of “favorite” leadership bits from various sources:

In a recent lecture by Bill Easum, he shared the following thoughts regarding leadership:

      This new world needs leaders who are prepared to lead in new ways. Any one can be a leader, Easum suggests. It takes the experience of Jesus in our own lives and the call to use our gifts in the mission- making disciples.

What does leadership look like in this world?

6 big rubrics- clues to know this Christian leadership when we see it.

Thriving leadership today is:

1. Jesus centered!- experiential relationship with Jesus Christ is stressed.

2. Passionate! About Jesus Christ yet not bigots.

3. Innovative- there can be no fear of failure- we learn from what doesn't work. The only way we can discover what works in this new world where all the rules are changing is to try different things.

4. Focused on Jesus!!! ... and...

5. Flexible about everything else. Jesus is same yesterday, today, and forever. The culture and world is what changes and that changes the ways we can present, share, experience, and live Jesus.

6. Intuition that comes from a relationship- with Jesus- leads into new areas of work and ministry.

Leadership is not coercing or influencing followers.

Leadership is an atmosphere in which people are transformed and empowered to be leaders and to do God's will.

Mechanical -vs- gardening models express the change from the old to the new.

Mechanical is the old, modern-world paradigm. If it is broken, you fix it.

Gardening is the new, post-modern paradigm where we allow situations to grow.

      This is a world of creating teams. Leaders do not function alone or hierarchically. We need to move from hierarchical, structural churches to permission-giving churches where the spiritual gifts of people are utilized in mission.

      The mission of the church is to make disciples. Ministry is NOT the mission of the church. Making disciples is. There needs to be a "bubbling cauldron of spiritual formation" at the heart of our congregations. This is where the ability and gifts for mission are discovered and utilized.

Some Bullets related to Visionary Leadership:

  • Visionary leaders have the ability to see how God is at work in every way and through various means.
  • Visionary leaders embody a sense of personal integrity, and radiate a sense of energy, vitality and will. Will is standing in a spiritual state of being. Will is a spiritual attribute, which allows a leader to stand for something, and allows them to embody their principles.
  • The best visionary leaders move energy to a higher level and inspire people to be better than they already are. They embody a spirit of service to the greater good, and inspire service in others, even asking followers to sacrifice something for the greater good. John F. Kennedy inspired a whole generation in the '60s with his words, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." The creative power of lighted, inspired words can sound a certain inner note that people recognize and respond to. This can cause dramatic change.

 

Attitude of Gratitude
     "Start to develop an 'attitude of gratitude' by creating a written list of performance and behaviors deserving of recognition."  Put down everything you can think of.  Add to the list periodically.  Most importantly, keep an eye out for people who do things on your list and recognize them!

     Here are 10 recognition opportunities to get your list started:

1.     Long-term positive performance such as perfect        attendance for a year.

2.     Exceeding expectations, like coming in under budget.

3.     Volunteering for a tough assignment.

4.     Helping others in the organization meet their goals.

5.     Displaying 'contagious enthusiasm' on the job.

6.     Submitting a cost or time saving idea.

7.     Requesting/accepting additional responsibilities.

8.     Going 'above and beyond' for a customer.

9.     Successful completion of an in-house training course or outside continuous education program.

                10.   Keeping a cool head under pressure (Harvey, 2000, p. 3)."

Reference: Harvey, E. (2000).  180 ways to walk the recognition talk.  Dallas:  The WALK THE TALK Company.

Traits of Authentic Leaders

1.     "They continue to do real work throughout their lives.

2.     They respect the law, roots, and heritage.

3.     They tell it like it is.

4.     They are home-grown originals.

5.     They have a sense of stewardship about their talents, time, and other resources.

6.     They are more concerned with being and becoming than having and getting.

7.     They maintain relationships.

8.     They feel free to progress to the next level and take measured risks because of their high degree of inner security and proactivity.

9.     They treat all people, especially the disadvantaged, with love and dignity.

                10.   They are appropriately meek, humble, and submissive to proper authority (Shelton, 1997, pp. 81-87)."

Reference: Shelton, K. (1997).  Beyond counterfeit leadership: how you can become a more authentic leader.  Provo, UT: Executive Excellence Publishing.

Ten Reported Reasons Why People Want to Be Part of a Team

     "Whom can you remind today that the 'team thing' is a good deal?

1.     It's possible to feel more joy when that joy is reflected in the face of another.

2.     It's more stimulating to have ideas from other people.

3.     No one is smarter than all of us.

4.     It is more meaningful to accomplish more with people who are dedicated to the same thing.

5.     It is possible to learn more and faster when teaming with people who are as talented as, or more talented than the individual.

6.     A team member is not alone when facing a problem or feeling discouraged.  He or she can get help from other members.

7.     Successes are celebrated among the people who understand the meaning of the success.

8.     Opportunities exist for understanding the constraints, problems, and benefits that one individual's actions create for others.

9.     Team members gain a broader picture of how the organization works or doesn't work by solving problems with others.

                   10. There is a sense of contributing to something larger than the individual when working as a team (Woodring &                             Zigarmi, 1997, p. 8)."

Reference:  Woodring, S.F. & Zigarmi, D., (1997).  The team leader's idea-a-day guide: 250 ways to make your team more effective and productive every working day of the year.  Chicago: The Dartnell Corporation.  


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