The LeaderThe Leader
• Habits and Character• Potential• The Leader & Prayer• The Leader & Opposition• The Leader & Personal Attacks• The Leader & Renewal• The Leader & Endurance• CharacterPotential Trustworthy VisionaryCourage (Take risks) Depend on GodCommitment Self-Control Be humble at
heart First be a Follower Model what you expect
What the Leader DoesWhat the Leader Does
Course of Action Defining Success The Leader & Organization The Leader & The Work The Leader & Opposition from WithinSkills• Vision Values / Decisions
Team Building Forge UnityChange Masters Give away Honor Be a servant Share Responsibility & Authority
LeadershipLeadership
• Everything rises and falls on leadership
• Management is the process of assuring that the program and objectives of the organization are implemented
• Leadership has to do with casting vision and motivating people
How the leader influences and leadsHow the leader influences and leads
1. Position / Rights
Gained by appointment2. Permission / Relationships
Learn to build solid, lasting relationships3. Production / Results
Focus on accomplishing a purpose4. People Development / Reproduction
Empower and mentor others to do the work5. Personhood / Respect
What the leader does & How they do itWhat the leader does & How they do it
Acts 1: The Called Leader [98%]• They have a clear sense of being called into
ministry by GodActs 2: The Contributing Leader [22%]• They take time to do the basics of ministry
(preaching, teaching & prayer) well Acts 3: The Outwardly-Focused Leader [14%]• Consistently & persistently move the church
to look beyond itself
What the leader does & How they do itWhat the leader does & How they do it
Acts 4: The Passionate Leader [6%]• They have an obvious passion for their
ministries that is contagious
Acts 5: The Bold Leader [3%]• They are willing to take incredible steps of faith
and make the tough calls that few others will
Acts 6/7: The Legacy Leader [>1%]• Seek to equip others for the work of ministry
while deflecting recognition from themselves
Acts 6/7: The Legacy LeaderActs 6/7: The Legacy Leader
– Fierce Biblical Faithfulness– Tenure– Confident Humility– Acceptance of Responsibility– Unconditional Love Of the People– Persistence– Outwardly-Focused Vision– A Desire for a Lasting Legacy
PrioritiesPriorities
• The 20/80 Principle – 20% of your priorities will give you 80% of your results
• High Importance / High Urgency – Can stress you out
• High Importance / Low Urgency – Try to live here
• Low Importance / High Urgency – These can overwhelm me
• Low Importance / Low Urgency – Get out of if possible
PrioritiesPriorities
• High Importance / High Urgency – Tackle these projects first
• High Importance / Low Urgency – Set deadlines for completion and get these projects worked into your daily routine
• Low Importance / High Urgency – Find quick, efficient ways to get this work done without much personal involvement
• Low Importance / Low Urgency – This is busy or repetitious work such as filing. Stack it up & do it in half hour segments
PrioritiesPriorities
1) GOD
A) RELATIONSHIP (Prayer & Bible Study)
B) PERSONAL CHARACTER (Living Godly)
C) HONOR (Worship, Giving [Spirit, Financially, Time, Effort])
PrioritiesPriorities
2) OTHERS
A) FAMILY– 1) Spouse– 2) Children– 3) Parents– 4) Extended Family (Siblings, Uncles, Aunts,
Cousins, Grandparents, In-Laws)
PrioritiesPriorities
B) DISCIPLES (Fellowship, Discipling Relationships, Church Activities)
C) LOST – Outreach (Restorations, Studies, Evangelism)– Helping the Poor (Serving the needy, Giving
money, time and effort)
PrioritiesPriorities
3) YOURSELF
A) WORK (Job, Occupation)
B) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (Mental [School work], Physical [Fitness], Gifts & Talents)
C) PERSONAL INTERESTS (Recreation)
IntegrityIntegrity
• The state of being completely unified, when your words and deeds match up
• It allows us to predetermine what we will be regardless of circumstances, persons involved, or the places of our testing
IntegrityIntegrity
• Integrity builds trust
• Integrity has high influence value
• Integrity facilitates high standards
Higher StandardHigher Standard
Leader
Member
Visitor
RightsRights ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
Leader
Member
Visitor
IntegrityIntegrity
• Integrity results in a solid reputation, not just image
• Integrity means living it myself before leading others
• Integrity helps a leader be credible, not just clever
• Integrity is a hard-won achievement
Creating Positive ChangeCreating Positive Change
Change the leader, change the organization. Trouble spots
• Has personal problems Passes the buck• Is not organized Flies into rages• Will not take a risk Stays inflexible• Has no team spirit Fights change• Lacks imagination• Has a poor understanding of people• Is insecure and defensive• Feels secure and satisfied
Creating Positive ChangeCreating Positive Change
• People change when they hurt enough they have to change; learn enough they want to change; receive enough they are able to change. Look for these signs
• The wrong decision at the wrong time = disaster• The wrong decision at the right time = mistake• The right decision at the wrong time = not
accepted• The right decision at the right time = success
AttitudeAttitude
• Our attitude determines our approach to life• Our attitude determines our relationships with people• Often our attitude is the only difference between
success and failure• Our attitude at the beginning of a task will affect its
outcome more than anything else• Our attitude can turn our problems into blessings• Our attitude can give us an uncommonly positive
perspective• Our attitude is not automatically good just because we
are Christians
PeoplePeople
• Value of People – Attitude
• Commitment to people – Time
• Integrity with People – Character
• Standard for People – Vision
• Influence over People – Leadership
PeoplePeople
Successful people-developers
1) Make the right assumptions about people
2) Ask the right questions about people
3) Give the right assistance to people
Assumptions
AssumptionsAssumptions
• People like to feel special, so sincerely compliment them
• People want a better tomorrow, so show them hope
• People desire direction, so navigate for them• People are selfish, so speak to their needs first• People get low emotionally, so encourage them• People want success, so help them win
VisionVision
• All effective leaders have a vision of what they must accomplish
• All great leaders posses two things: They know where they are going, and they are able to persuade others to follow
• Followers find the leader and then the vision. Leaders find the vision and then the people
VisionVision
Successful leaders see on three levels
• Level 1 Perception – seeing what is now with the eyes of reality – Follower
• Level 2 Probability – seeing what will be with the eyes of discernment – Forecaster
• Level 3 Possibility – seeing what can be with the eyes of vision – Futurist
• A leader lives on level 3, leads on level 2 and listens on level 1
Self-DisciplineSelf-Discipline
• Start with yourself
• Start early
• Start small
• Start now
• Organize your life