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About Leadership InstituteAbout Leadership Institute
Jay KuoJay Kuo
EFCGA ModeratorEFCGA Moderator
What Makes Successful and Sustainable MinistryWhat Makes Successful and Sustainable Ministry
Supporting infra-structureSupporting infra-structure GovernanceGovernance
Authority and accountabilityAuthority and accountability Organization structure: charters and cultureOrganization structure: charters and culture
Leadership Leadership InstituteLeadership Leadership Institute Vision: evolving with timeVision: evolving with time Team efforts: Team efforts:
Right people doing the right thing (not one-man show)Right people doing the right thing (not one-man show) Inter-dependenceInter-dependence
Experience, knowledge and skillsExperience, knowledge and skills
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EFC Leadership InstituteEFC Leadership Institute
Objectives:Objectives: Equipping current EFC leaders with leadership skill and Equipping current EFC leaders with leadership skill and
knowledgeknowledge Networking and experience sharing among current EFC leadersNetworking and experience sharing among current EFC leaders Cultivating next generation EFC leadersCultivating next generation EFC leaders
Implementations:Implementations: Quarterly gathering in Southern California Quarterly gathering in Southern California
Q2: May 15 (Sat); Q3: Aug. 14 (Sat); Q4: Nov. 13 (Sat)Q2: May 15 (Sat); Q3: Aug. 14 (Sat); Q4: Nov. 13 (Sat) Video, websites and publicationsVideo, websites and publications
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7 Habits of Effective Leaders7 Habits of Effective Leaders
Jay KuoJay Kuo
EFCGA ModeratorEFCGA Moderator
BackgroundBackground
Stephen R. Covey: “7 Habits of Highly Effective Stephen R. Covey: “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” – one of the best sellers in historyPeople” – one of the best sellers in history Many interesting observations on effective leaders worth Many interesting observations on effective leaders worth
our attentionour attention Adaptation to our current setting (leaders in churches) is still Adaptation to our current setting (leaders in churches) is still
neededneeded Rooted on Biblical verses/examples Rooted on Biblical verses/examples Use of church governance experienceUse of church governance experience
My own experienceMy own experience http://viola.usc.edu
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Dependence, Independence and Inter-Dependence (1)Dependence, Independence and Inter-Dependence (1)
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Dependence
Independence
Inter-dependence
From Child’s mindset to adult’s mindset To become mature
Private/Personal Victory
Public/Team Victory
From “I” mindset to “We” mindset To be a team player
Dependence, Independence and Inter-Dependence (2)Dependence, Independence and Inter-Dependence (2)
““For this reason a man will For this reason a man will leave his father and motherleave his father and mother and and be united to his wifebe united to his wife, and the two will become on , and the two will become on flesh” Ephesians 5: 31flesh” Ephesians 5: 31
Applications to our current contextApplications to our current context Dynamics among Taiwanese/Mandarin/English congregationsDynamics among Taiwanese/Mandarin/English congregations
Ideal stage: inter-dependenceIdeal stage: inter-dependence Initial stage: authority-dependence relationshipInitial stage: authority-dependence relationship Transitional stage: encourages (not allows) certain degree of Transitional stage: encourages (not allows) certain degree of
“independence” by “independence” by listening, showing respect and listening, showing respect and willingness to work as peerswillingness to work as peers
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Overview of 7 HabitsOverview of 7 Habits
From dependence to independenceFrom dependence to independence Habit 1: Be ProactiveHabit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin with the End in MindHabit 2: Begin with the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things FirstHabit 3: Put First Things First
From independence to inter-dependenceFrom independence to inter-dependence Habit 4: Think Win/WinHabit 4: Think Win/Win Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be UnderstoodHabit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood Habit 6: SynergizeHabit 6: Synergize
Self-rejuvenation (renewal)Self-rejuvenation (renewal) Habit 7: Sharpening the SawHabit 7: Sharpening the Saw
What Are Differences between Child and Adult?What Are Differences between Child and Adult?
ChildChild Lack of motivationLack of motivation Action based on instinctAction based on instinct Cannot handle multiple tasks at the same timeCannot handle multiple tasks at the same time
Do not have a clear sense of priorityDo not have a clear sense of priority
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Habit #1: Be Proactive (1)Habit #1: Be Proactive (1)
The Lord has an expectation on his servantsThe Lord has an expectation on his servants The parable of 10 virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)The parable of 10 virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) The parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-28)The parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-28)
One with 5 talents, another with 2 talents, the third with 1 One with 5 talents, another with 2 talents, the third with 1 talenttalent
Yet not giving specific instructions on “how to”Yet not giving specific instructions on “how to” Not a matter on the approach but the attitudeNot a matter on the approach but the attitude
Other exampleOther example How to be a good secretary for a boss?How to be a good secretary for a boss? How to be an effective advisor?How to be an effective advisor?
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Habit #1: Be Proactive (2)Habit #1: Be Proactive (2)
No decision is also a decision (often a bad one)No decision is also a decision (often a bad one) Passively waiting for things to evolvePassively waiting for things to evolve Loss of opportunities and timingLoss of opportunities and timing
Prevention is better than curePrevention is better than cure To foresee the potential problem and prevent it from happeningTo foresee the potential problem and prevent it from happening Something may be OK during the normal time but become very Something may be OK during the normal time but become very
sensitive during the conflictsensitive during the conflict
Doing the right thing at the right timeDoing the right thing at the right time To be aware and sensitiveTo be aware and sensitive Does not mean “in total control”Does not mean “in total control”
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Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind (1)Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind (1)
When we take an initiative, we need to estimate When we take an initiative, we need to estimate the the risk, the resource and the outcomerisk, the resource and the outcome Parable of building a tower (Luke: 14:28-30)Parable of building a tower (Luke: 14:28-30) Parable of going to war (Luke 14:31-32)Parable of going to war (Luke 14:31-32) He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep
and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. (Luke: 6:48)was well built. (Luke: 6:48)
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Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind (2)Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind (2)
SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat) SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat) analysisanalysis Resource managementResource management Risk managementRisk management Change managementChange management
Opportunity costOpportunity cost If we do “A”, then we cannot do “B”If we do “A”, then we cannot do “B” If we do “B”, then we cannot do “A”If we do “B”, then we cannot do “A” How to make a choice?How to make a choice?
Problem: When should a church purchase a building?Problem: When should a church purchase a building?
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Habit #3: Put First Thing FirstHabit #3: Put First Thing First
Jethro and Moses (Exodus 18)Jethro and Moses (Exodus 18) Urgency-driven life styleUrgency-driven life style
In response to urgent and immediate needIn response to urgent and immediate need Life being centered around short-term non-optimal Life being centered around short-term non-optimal
solutionsolution
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Important Not important
Urgent
Not urgent
Summary of the First Three HabitsSummary of the First Three Habits
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Be Aware and Sensitive to the Need/Change (Be Proactive)
Beginning EndPut First Thing First
Begin with the End in Mind
From Individual to GroupFrom Individual to Group
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Identify Common Objectives(Think Win/Win)
Communication/Dialogues(Seek first to Understand and then be Understood)
Resolve Differences and Complement Each Other for Common Objectives
(Synergize)
Habit #4: Think Win/Win (1)Habit #4: Think Win/Win (1)
Many situations may not be the zero-sum gameMany situations may not be the zero-sum game ““Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but
also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4)also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4)
Win/win is possible due to different demands, priorities Win/win is possible due to different demands, priorities and strengths of two partiesand strengths of two parties Act 15 – The Council at Jerusalem (debate on circumcision)Act 15 – The Council at Jerusalem (debate on circumcision)
James “… we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles James “… we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are returning to God. Instead, we should write to who are returning to God. Instead, we should write to them, telling them to abstain from …”them, telling them to abstain from …”
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Habit #4: Think Win/Win (2)Habit #4: Think Win/Win (2)
EFC GovernanceEFC Governance Pastor/Layleader co-governancePastor/Layleader co-governance
If one side wants to take the dominant role, the situation If one side wants to take the dominant role, the situation will become very difficultwill become very difficult
Mutual respect for a more robust decision-making processMutual respect for a more robust decision-making process
Multi-congregational churchesMulti-congregational churches Is there a win/win solution?Is there a win/win solution?
FellowshipFellowship Family (husband-wife, parents-children)Family (husband-wife, parents-children)
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Habit #5: Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood (1)Habit #5: Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood (1)
Do not jump at the conclusion fast and make hasty Do not jump at the conclusion fast and make hasty decisiondecision Being pushed to a bad/defensive positionBeing pushed to a bad/defensive position
Do not force people to say “NO”Do not force people to say “NO” One a person makes decision, it is usually very difficult to One a person makes decision, it is usually very difficult to
changechange Please leave room for people to turn aroundPlease leave room for people to turn around
Group dynamics Group dynamics Encourage dialogues and mutual understandingEncourage dialogues and mutual understanding A dominating leader versus a consensus-forming leaderA dominating leader versus a consensus-forming leader
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Habit #5: Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood (2)Habit #5: Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood (2)
How to participate in a meeting? (dialogue in a organization)How to participate in a meeting? (dialogue in a organization) What to achieve in meetingWhat to achieve in meeting
Agenda, when to end, etc.Agenda, when to end, etc. Understand and explain the facts (no judgment involved)Understand and explain the facts (no judgment involved) Think about win/winThink about win/win
A consensus-forming leaderA consensus-forming leader Do not attempt to convince othersDo not attempt to convince others
Respect others’ capability in making their own judgment based on Respect others’ capability in making their own judgment based on factsfacts
Mutual respect is the foundation of “group leadership”Mutual respect is the foundation of “group leadership” Dialogue in a familyDialogue in a family
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Habit #6: SynergizeHabit #6: Synergize
1+1=3 ?1+1=3 ? One body, many parts (Corinthians 12:14)One body, many parts (Corinthians 12:14)
One movement demands the coordination of many partsOne movement demands the coordination of many parts Learn to appreciate the (different) function of each other to maximize the total Learn to appreciate the (different) function of each other to maximize the total
gain of the groupgain of the group
True LeadershipTrue Leadership Not built upon authority but the capability to win people’s heart so that they Not built upon authority but the capability to win people’s heart so that they
are willing to followare willing to follow Care about the self-development of each team member (the win/win principle)Care about the self-development of each team member (the win/win principle) Exploit the strength of each individual and synergize different talents in a Exploit the strength of each individual and synergize different talents in a
harmonious wayharmonious way
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Habit #7: Sharpening Your SawHabit #7: Sharpening Your Saw
Self-rejuvenationSelf-rejuvenation Repeat, renew, etc.Repeat, renew, etc.
Become your habitsBecome your habits Not only understanding but daily practiceNot only understanding but daily practice
From production to production capacityFrom production to production capacity Effectiveness lies in the balance of production and Effectiveness lies in the balance of production and
production capacityproduction capacity
The growth process is evolutionary while the net The growth process is evolutionary while the net effect is revolutionaryeffect is revolutionary
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Summary of 7 HabitsSummary of 7 Habits
From dependence to independenceFrom dependence to independence Habit 1: Be ProactiveHabit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin with the End in MindHabit 2: Begin with the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things FirstHabit 3: Put First Things First
From independence to inter-dependenceFrom independence to inter-dependence Habit 4: Think Win/WinHabit 4: Think Win/Win Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be UnderstoodHabit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood Habit 6: SynergizeHabit 6: Synergize
Self-rejuvenationSelf-rejuvenation Habit 7: Sharpening the SawHabit 7: Sharpening the Saw