People!
As leaders, attempting to move an organization, family, ministry team, department, or small group forward, people can be our most vital assets, and they can be where we receive the greatest resistance. I believe each outcome is determined by how we relate to people. The way we relate to people reveals a lot about our leadership temperment, potential, and success. R.E. Thompson suggests these questions:
1. Do other people’s failures annoy or challenge you?
2. Do you use people, or cultivate people?
3. Do you direct people, or develop people?
4. Do you criticize, or encourage people?
5. Do you shun or seek out the person with a special need or problem?
Are there other questions you can add? Based on these questions, how do you relate to people? What does it say about your leadership temperment and potential? In which of these areas do you do an excellent job? In which of these do you need the most work? Weigh in on the convo.
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August 19th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Great post!
As a leader, I'm constantly on the lookout for spiritual metrics & you've certainly provided a great list. I can honestly say I scored 4 out of 5. I guess I get somewhat annoyed when people continue to fail after I've provided adequate teaching, coaching, & mentoring. Sometimes I wonder if they're really listening (pray for my patience).
I would add:
Do you confront people when they're not living a God-honoring life, or do you place the "grace card?"
August 19th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
i'd like to think that all Christ Followers should want or have a leader mentality to some degree. one thing i know off the bat is that i tend to be an encourager. but wow, now that the words are before me in black and white, i see that i could stand a good workout in the other areas. good post!
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Give me 5! rules for very good leader. 5 rules 1 name: love!
September 5th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Sorry for the tardy response. Glad to hear that this post helped. i will continue to pray that God will give you the patience and wisdom you need. Ah, great question!
September 5th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Thanks for your response. Your words are always helpful. I have to continue to work on each every day as I sharpen my leadership skills. Keep working out. God will honor your intense effort.
September 5th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
This is a great answer for all five. The law of love is very powerful as we lead people. Thanks for your voice in the convo. Grace and peace.