The 8 Items on a Leader's To-Do List
John C. Maxwell says leadership is just as much about developing your team's talents as it is about nurturing your own leadership skills. The best-selling author of Talent Is Never Enough reminds us that growth is modeled after and expected from leaders. As a successful leader, you must do eight things.
1. Find your own personal strength zone.
A successful leader is a person who knows what they do well and does it, but they also know what their people know well and help them practice it.
2. Help others find their strength zone.
What is their special ability? You can't make others good at something you are bad at. You can only increase a person's giftedness by helping them answer important questions of themselves. What is their temperament? What is their passion? What choices are they making in their life? Help them with these things and there's no limit to how much someone can improve in these areas.
3. Help them define success.
Success is hugely subjective. Knowing your purpose in life, growing to your maximum potential or sowing seeds that benefit others are all great definitions of success.
4. Help them understand how to be successful.
The secret of our success is determined by our daily agenda. Decision-making is important and the management of the decision-making is even more important. Do the right thing today to be in a good place for tomorrow.
5. Teach and practice the four pillars of success.
• Relationships
• Attitude/Tenacity
• Leadership/Influencing people
• Equipping and developing other people
6. Teach your team the 20/80 principle, or the Pareto principle.
Within this, prioritize life. What is required of me? What gives the greatest return? What give me the greatest reward? When these three line up, then life becomes wonderful.
7. Provide resources for them.
There are only three times when people change. When they've heard enough that they have to change; they learn enough that they want to change; or receive enough that they are able to change. Put those resources of change in their hand.
8. Require them to reproduce themselves.
They have to teach someone else what they learn. Don't spend valuable time with people who want to consume but not share. Share the knowledge. Share the wealth.
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Monday, December 13, 2010
Stop, Look, & Listen - Part 2
Stop, Look, & Listen
Part 2
As a leader, others are always glad to give you advice. Leaders listen.
When you come to the crossing of decision-making, learn to “Stop, Look, and Listen.” It will help you to avoid train wrecks.
Abraham Lincoln said, “You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.” Helping others help themselves is truly a mark of good leaders. One theory of leadership, described as SuperLeadership, asserts “leaders become super by helping to unleash the abilities of the followers that surround them.”
Jesus modeled “SuperLeadership” with the disciples. He provided an example for them to follow; he taught them about the mission of the Church; and he challenged their presuppositions of leadership. Each disciple ultimately assumed a place of leadership in the early church based on his or her talents and strengths.
Robert Crandall, the former chairman and president of American Airlines stated, “I think that the ideal leader for the 21st Century will be one who creates an environment that encourages everyone in the organization to stretch their capabilities and achieve a shared vision, who gives people the confidence to run farther and faster than they ever have before, and who establishes the conditions for people to be more productive, more innovative, move creative and feel more in charge of their own lives than they ever dreamed possible,”
Our companies, civic organizations, and churches are full of members who need to be challenged to stop being spectators and take responsibility for their own personal growth, and to begin to use their God-given gifts. Remember, “Leaders Lead, they don’t Point.”
Part 2
As a leader, others are always glad to give you advice. Leaders listen.
When you come to the crossing of decision-making, learn to “Stop, Look, and Listen.” It will help you to avoid train wrecks.
Abraham Lincoln said, “You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.” Helping others help themselves is truly a mark of good leaders. One theory of leadership, described as SuperLeadership, asserts “leaders become super by helping to unleash the abilities of the followers that surround them.”
Jesus modeled “SuperLeadership” with the disciples. He provided an example for them to follow; he taught them about the mission of the Church; and he challenged their presuppositions of leadership. Each disciple ultimately assumed a place of leadership in the early church based on his or her talents and strengths.
Robert Crandall, the former chairman and president of American Airlines stated, “I think that the ideal leader for the 21st Century will be one who creates an environment that encourages everyone in the organization to stretch their capabilities and achieve a shared vision, who gives people the confidence to run farther and faster than they ever have before, and who establishes the conditions for people to be more productive, more innovative, move creative and feel more in charge of their own lives than they ever dreamed possible,”
Our companies, civic organizations, and churches are full of members who need to be challenged to stop being spectators and take responsibility for their own personal growth, and to begin to use their God-given gifts. Remember, “Leaders Lead, they don’t Point.”
Monday, December 6, 2010
Stop, Look, & Listen - Part 2
Stop, Look, & Listen
As a leader, others are always glad to give you advice. Leaders listen.
When you come to the crossing of decision-making, learn to “Stop, Look, and Listen.” It will help you to avoid train wrecks.
Abraham Lincoln said, “You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.” Helping others help themselves is truly a mark of good leaders. One theory of leadership, described as SuperLeadership, asserts “leaders become super by helping to unleash the abilities of the followers that surround them.” The challenge for pastors and Sunday School leaders is to understand how to go about bringing out the wealth that each member possesses.
Jesus modeled “SuperLeadership” with the disciples. He provided an example for them to follow; he taught them about the mission of the Church; and he challenged their presuppositions of leadership. Each disciple ultimately assumed a place of leadership in the early church based on his or her talents and strengths.
Sunday School Directors, pastors, and teacher should develop the skill to evaluate, motivate and assign tasks based on the ability and giftedness of the members. When every member is faithful to play their part, the church will make beautiful music in the eyes of the world.
Robert Crandall, the former chairman and president of American Airlines stated, “I think that the ideal leader for the 21st Century will be one who creates an environment that encourages everyone in the organization to stretch their capabilities and achieve a shared vision, who gives people the confidence to run farther and faster than they ever have before, and who establishes the conditions for people to be more productive, more innovative, move creative and feel more in charge of their own lives than they ever dreamed possible,”
Our companies, civic organizations, and churches are full of members who need to be challenged to stop being spectators and take responsibility for their own personal growth, and to begin to use their God-given gifts. Remember, “Leaders Lead, they don’t Point.”
As a leader, others are always glad to give you advice. Leaders listen.
When you come to the crossing of decision-making, learn to “Stop, Look, and Listen.” It will help you to avoid train wrecks.
Abraham Lincoln said, “You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.” Helping others help themselves is truly a mark of good leaders. One theory of leadership, described as SuperLeadership, asserts “leaders become super by helping to unleash the abilities of the followers that surround them.” The challenge for pastors and Sunday School leaders is to understand how to go about bringing out the wealth that each member possesses.
Jesus modeled “SuperLeadership” with the disciples. He provided an example for them to follow; he taught them about the mission of the Church; and he challenged their presuppositions of leadership. Each disciple ultimately assumed a place of leadership in the early church based on his or her talents and strengths.
Sunday School Directors, pastors, and teacher should develop the skill to evaluate, motivate and assign tasks based on the ability and giftedness of the members. When every member is faithful to play their part, the church will make beautiful music in the eyes of the world.
Robert Crandall, the former chairman and president of American Airlines stated, “I think that the ideal leader for the 21st Century will be one who creates an environment that encourages everyone in the organization to stretch their capabilities and achieve a shared vision, who gives people the confidence to run farther and faster than they ever have before, and who establishes the conditions for people to be more productive, more innovative, move creative and feel more in charge of their own lives than they ever dreamed possible,”
Our companies, civic organizations, and churches are full of members who need to be challenged to stop being spectators and take responsibility for their own personal growth, and to begin to use their God-given gifts. Remember, “Leaders Lead, they don’t Point.”
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Stop, Look, & Listen
Stop, Look, & Listen
Part 1
I read this article and found it encouraging.
When I was a kid, the safety slogan for railroad crossings was, “Stop, Look, and Listen.” Leaders make decisions. “Stop, Look, and Listen” provides a plan for making good leadership decisions.
Stop. Stop and pray. Too often we charge ahead without stopping to ask God for wisdom. The Bible promises, “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him” (Jas. 1:5, HCSB). Stop and ask God for wisdom. Stop and ask God for strength to do what is right when He gives you wisdom. Leaders stop and pray.
Look. Look and see what God is doing. You’ve heard this expressed many ways. Henry Blackaby tells us to watch to see where God is working and join Him (Experiencing God, 15). Rick Warren tells us to be like experienced surfers—recognize the wave of God’s Spirit and ride it (The Purpose Driven Church, 14). However you describe it, your goal as a leader is to see what God is doing and lead your people to join Him in His mission. What is happening that can only be attributed to God? What is God blessing to transform lives? Leaders look and see what God is doing.
Listen. Listen to the counsel of others–both positive and negative. As a leader, you will receive constructive advice. Learn to listen to others, value their input, and adjust your plans. Leadership, especially in Sunday School, is a team sport. You’re not the only one with good ideas. You’ll also receive negative feedback—criticism. Early in my ministry I learned a useful strategy for dealing with criticism:
Listen to it.
Evaluate it.
Act on it.
(If it’s legitimate, change. If it’s unfounded, ignore it.)
Keep on serving.
Part 1
I read this article and found it encouraging.
When I was a kid, the safety slogan for railroad crossings was, “Stop, Look, and Listen.” Leaders make decisions. “Stop, Look, and Listen” provides a plan for making good leadership decisions.
Stop. Stop and pray. Too often we charge ahead without stopping to ask God for wisdom. The Bible promises, “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him” (Jas. 1:5, HCSB). Stop and ask God for wisdom. Stop and ask God for strength to do what is right when He gives you wisdom. Leaders stop and pray.
Look. Look and see what God is doing. You’ve heard this expressed many ways. Henry Blackaby tells us to watch to see where God is working and join Him (Experiencing God, 15). Rick Warren tells us to be like experienced surfers—recognize the wave of God’s Spirit and ride it (The Purpose Driven Church, 14). However you describe it, your goal as a leader is to see what God is doing and lead your people to join Him in His mission. What is happening that can only be attributed to God? What is God blessing to transform lives? Leaders look and see what God is doing.
Listen. Listen to the counsel of others–both positive and negative. As a leader, you will receive constructive advice. Learn to listen to others, value their input, and adjust your plans. Leadership, especially in Sunday School, is a team sport. You’re not the only one with good ideas. You’ll also receive negative feedback—criticism. Early in my ministry I learned a useful strategy for dealing with criticism:
Listen to it.
Evaluate it.
Act on it.
(If it’s legitimate, change. If it’s unfounded, ignore it.)
Keep on serving.
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