LaSom Leadership Dynamics
How do Kouzes and Posner define leadership success?
"Leaving the area a better place than when you found it."
Legitimate sources of influence
COURAGE The difference between great leaders and ordinary people is not necessarily that one knew what to do and the other did not. It is often that they both knew what should be done, but only one had the courage to act.
List and briefly describe the Three Worthy Goals of spiritual leadership.
DEVELOPING PEOPLE-The ultimate goal of spiritual leadership is not to achieve numerical results, to accomplish tasks with perfection, or to grow for growth's sake. It is to take their people from where they are to where God wants them to be. Equipping Others to Lead- Teaching others to lead! GLORIFYING GOD- . You can glorify God through your leadership, regardless of whether you lead a Christian or a secular organization.
Decision making is a fundamental responsibility of leaders
Decision making is a fundamental responsibility of leaders
What is the key to growing an organization?
Develop their leaders.
Effective leaders act as ____ ____ to insure the right work is done.
Effective leaders act as a indispensable catalyst to insure the right work is done.
Why is the phrase a solitary leader a contradiction in terms?
Even the most outstanding leaders cannot accomplish significant tasks apart from the capable effort of others. A leadership team is a reflection of its leader. List the six things leaders who build crack teams do. Leaders Develop a Dynamic Culture Leaders Maximize Diversity Diversity of perspective Diversity of skills Diversity In knowledge Leaders Love Their People
Good leaders lead followers. Great leaders lead leaders.
Extraordinary leaders lead movements.
What does the author mean when he says that spiritual dictatorships can be the most oppressive form of tyranny?
Spiritual dictatorship is one of the most oppressive forms of tyranny. It is one thing to dominate people because you have an organizational chart at your advantage. It is another to manipulate people because you claim to have God on your side.
What is the author's definition of Spiritual Leadership?
Spiritual leadership is moving people on to God's agenda.
What are five timewasters leaders avoid?
Technology Lack of personnel Idle conversation Excessive Hobbies Disorganization
Why does George Barna believe the American church is in decline?
The American church is dying due to lack of strong leadership.
List and briefly describe the five principles spiritual leaders should follow when making decisions.
The Holy Spirit guides through God's Word. God's Word is the plumb line for Christian living. When people give leaders advice, leaders compare their counsel with God's Word.
List and briefly describe the five principles spiritual leaders should follow when making decisions.
The Holy Spirit guides through circumstances. Leaders are never merely the victims of their circumstances. Wise leaders watch for God's activity in the midst of their experiences. The core principle of spiritual leadership: trusting God.
List and briefly describe the five principles spiritual leaders should follow when making decisions.
The Holy Spirit guides through other believers. Proverbs is also peppered with safeguards against commitments made apart from wise counsel.
List and briefly describe the five principles spiritual leaders should follow when making decisions
The Holy Spirit guides through prayer. Prayer is the leader's connection with the one who promised: "Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and incomprehensible things you do not know". Prayer should always be a leader's first course of action as they spend time daily asking God to guide them.
List and briefly describe three spiritual rewards that spiritual leaders can expect if they lead people according to God's standards.
The Reward of Heaven -There is reserved for me in the future, the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have loved His appearing"
What happens when leadership is not based on the work of the Holy Spirit and on spiritual character?
The Spirit's guiding, empowering presence, leaders may hold executive positions, but they are not spiritual leaders.
What does the author mean by this statement?
The author means that if you achieve your goals by using people you are not relying on the Holy Spirit.
Leaders encourage others. What are three primary ways leaders encourage followers?
The first is through a leader's presence. A second way leaders encourage people is through their words. Third, leaders encourage their people through personal concern for their welfare.
The leader's PRAYER life is critical.List the six reasons why this is critical.
The fourth reason leaders pray is because God is all-powerful. He can do far more than even the most resourceful leaders
What is the greatness of an organization directly proportional to?
The greatness of its leader
What happens when leaders hunger for wealth (greed)?
The hunger for riches and possessions can destroy spiritual leaders. People valuing wealth above everything else will strive for jobs that pay more, regardless of whether they cause hardship to their families. Leaders who hunger for wealth can also be tempted to act unethical.
According to the author, what is the key to all organizations' potential for growth and success?
The key is LEADERSHIP
How does this relate to the model Jesus established for Christian leaders?
The key is not to develop visions and said the direction of the organization. the important thing is to obey and preserve everything the father reveals to them of his wealth.
In regard to time, what is the key to successful leadership? .
The key to successful leadership is not creating more time in one's life or packing more activities into one's day but staying on God's agenda
What are the three keys to servant leadership that are evident from John 13:1-7?
First, it flows from the love leaders have for God and their people. The second requirement for servant leadership is self-knowledge. Leaders must know and accept who they are. Third, Christlike servant leaders must understand whom they serve.
List and briefly describe three spiritual rewards that spiritual leaders can expect if they lead people according to God's standards.
Fulfilling your divine calling - Those who embrace God's purposes and diligently pursue them can echo the apostle, "I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision" Achieving your life's maximum potential is enormously satisfying.
List and briefly describe the seven legitimate sources of influence.
GOD'S HAND- Of the many ways leaders can exert influence on others through their life, none is more powerful than when God affirms them before others
The leader's PRAYER life is critical.List the six reasons why this is critical.
God is all-powerful. He can do far more than even the most resourceful leaders
List and briefly describe three spiritual rewards that spiritual leaders can expect if they lead people according to God's standards.
God's affirmation - No other compensation could equal the joy resulting from knowing almighty God is pleased with you and what you have done with your life. To sense God's palpable affirmation and pleasure in this life and to anticipate eternal rewards that await you in the next is a prize of immeasurable value.
The leader's PRAYER life is critical.List the six reasons why this is critical.
God's wisdom is a third reward for dedicated praying. God knows far more than the best-informed executive.He sees the future.
What does current leadership theory suggest about good leaders?
Good leaders are also good followers and this particularly true of spiritual leaders.
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HUMILITY -few things are as powerful as leaders who view themselves with an accurate and humble perspective.
Explain the mantra: First who...then what.
It may be more prudent to delay filling a position until the right person is discovered. Many a chagrined leader has discovered it is better to endure a vacancy than to impatiently hire the wrong candidate. Jim Collins advises organizations not to hire people from the outside who do not know or embrace the corporate culture.
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LEADING THROUGH SURRENDER People do not choose to become spiritual leaders. Spiritual leadership flows out of a person's vibrant, intimate relationship with God. You cannot be a spiritual leader if you are not encountering God in profound, life-changing ways.
List and describe the five ways that leaders avoid becoming slaves to their time.
Leaders Cultivate- Wise leaders cultivate healthy routines to ensure their priorities are not overlooked. Leaders Delegate- The quantity of work leaders can accomplish is in direct proportion to their ability to delegate work to others. Leaders Concentrate- Leaders who cannot focus will be enslaved to interruptions and fruitless diversions.
List and describe the five ways that leaders avoid becoming slaves to their time.
Leaders Eliminate- Good leaders graciously yet regularly say no to many of the opportunities presented to them. In fact, they reject far more than they accept. By declining to become involved in projects, these leaders are not belittling the activity as if it were beneath them to participate. Rather they are acknowledging they are human beings with limitations, and thus they must make choices with their time.
List and describe the four ways leaders strengthen their decision-making skills.
Leaders Evaluate Their Decisions. Every decision is attended with consequences, and therefore leaders must carefully evaluate the nature and the number of decisions they are making. Leaders walk closely with God. When spiritual leaders struggle to make decisions, they need to immediately examine their relationship with God. When leaders are disoriented to God, all their decisions—political, business, and religious—are susceptible to poor advice.
List and briefly describe the three guidelines for handling decisions once they have been made.
Leaders accept the consequences decisions. True leaders accept the ramifications of their choices. Leaders admit their mistakes. Failure is an event, not a character trait. Covering up or refusing to accept responsibility for failure is a character issue; making a mistake is not. Leaders stand by their decisions. If leaders are meticulous in their decision making, they ought not to waver once they commit
What are the safeguards a leader can build into his/her life in order to avoid sexual sin?
Leaders make themselves accountable. Leaders heed their own counsel. Leaders consider the consequences Leaders develop healthy habits Leaders maintain a healthy groing walk with God. A critical spirit in spiritual leaders reveals a heart distant from God..
What are the four areas of life that effective leaders fastidiously reserve adequate time for?
Leaders schedule unhurried time with God Leaders schedule regular, quality time with their family. Leaders schedule time for their health. Leaders schedule time for people
Explain the mantra: First who...then what.
The textbook says that pride may be the leader's worst enemy because it is subversive and subtle. Pride blinds leaders to reality and causes them to view themselves in distorted roportion.
List and describe the four ways leaders strengthen their decision-making skills.
Leaders seek God's vision. When leaders have received God's vision for the future, they will gain a clear sense of direction on which to base decisions. Leaders seek God's wisdom. Decision making need not be an ominous task. God is willing to dispense the wisdom necessary for problem solving and making good choices.
List and describe the five ways that leaders avoid becoming slaves to their time.
Leaders subjugate- There is no way to satisfy the desires of all the people who clamor for their time, so leaders must subjugate their schedule to God's will and invest themselves in those activities and projects most critical.
A pessimistic leader is a contradiction in terms.
Leaders, by virtue of their role, are obligated to nurture positive attitudes
Many organizations are locked into doing things a certain way, not because it is still effective _____, but because it was effective ______.
Many organizations are locked into doing things a certain way, not because it is still effective _today_, but because it was effective _yesterday__.
What is one of the most important, yet most often overlooked responsibilities of leadership?
While leaders cannot always choose their successors, they can prepare their organizations for the next leader, and they can invest in emerging leaders who are prepared to take their place.
The key to successful leadership is not creating more time in one's life or packing more activities into one's day but staying on God's agenda
Wise leaders let God, not life's daily demands, determine their priorities.
Is there a Biblical example of this type of leadership, and if so, who?
Yes, there are biblical examples. "It's no coincidence great spiritual leaders follow in the footsteps of outstanding spiritual leaders. Joshua succeeded the revered Moses and even surpassed his accomplishments. Elisha not only followed the mighty Elijah as prophet; he was given a double portion of Elijah's spirit. True leaders are not intimidated by changing or turbulent times.
What are two major ways leaders influence people?
by who they are, what they do
what does Max Depree say about this statement?
if you are a leader and not sick and tired of communicating, you probably aren't doing a good enough job.
The leader's PRAYER life is critical.List the six reasons why this is critical.
nothing of eternal significance happens apart from God.
What is leadership development synonymous with and what does this increase?
personal development. it increases their ability to lead
The leader's PRAYER life is critical.List the six reasons why this is critical.
prayer is fundamental because to be a spiritual leader, one must be filled with the Holy Spirit.
name the three unworthy goals given in the textbook and briefly explain why each one is unworthy.
size: God is not impressed with crowds as people are. the church often uses the world's methods to draw a crowd
what is the key to spiritual leadership?
the key to Jesus' leadership was his relationship with his Father.
instead of selling a vision to others, what must spiritual leaders do?
they share what God has revealed to them and trust the Holy Spirit to confirm the vision in the hearts of people.
What are the two factors that determine the length of time required for God to develop character worthy of spiritual leadership?
trust in God obedience to God's will.
what is the question leaders who take on a new position should ask themselves?
where should my organization go?
you cannot be a ____ communicator and a ____ leader.
you cannot be a _poor_ communicator and a _good_ leader
List Robert Clinton's six-stage model of how God develops leaders and brief definition
1)Sovereign Foundations: involves God's activity during people's formative years. 2)Inner Life Group: the period in which ones character and spiritual life develop.
name the three unworthy goals given in the textbook and briefly explain why each one is unworthy.
1)achieving results:In God's eyes how something is done is as important as what we done. the end doesn't justify the means. getting results can make leaders look good. Gods way magnifies His name.
What are the 7 elements of the Spiritual Leader's task?
1)to move people 2)use spiritual means 3)accountable to God 4)focus on people 5) influence all people 6)work from God's agenda 7)hear from God
what are 2 factors that determine the length of time required for God to develop character worthy of spiritual leadership?
1)trust in God 2) obedience to God's will
Society's great _____ is that it is woefully in need of people who understand how to be ____ leaders.
Society's great deficit is that it is woefully in need of people who understand how to be spiritual leaders.
3)ministry maturing:people make their earliest attempts at spiritual life develop. 4)life maturing: spiritual leaders begin to focus on their strengths and to find leadership opportunities in which they can be more effective.
5)Convergence:peoples ministry and life experiences converge into a specific job or responsibility for which they draw on all they have learned to achieve maximum effectiveness. 6)afterglow or celebration: a level of leadership Clinton claims even fewer people achieve. it comes after people have successfully led others for a significant period of time.
Legitimate sources of influence
A SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD- Few things bring leaders more credibility than consistent, long-term success.
The leader's PRAYER life is critical.List the six reasons why this is critical.
A fifth reason to pray is that prayer is the leader's fool proof method for stress
name the three unworthy goals given in the textbook and briefly explain why each one is unworthy.
2) perfectionism: when people do not measure up, they are replaced by someone who meets the the most demanding standards. volunteer led programs are gradually taken over by someone who meets the most demanding standards. volunteer led programs are gradually taken over by paid professionals with specialized training in their field.
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Integrity/Honesty -Max De Pree observes "behavior is the highest form of expression."19 When people's actions accurately mirror their beliefs and values, their life has integrity.
according to the author, where is vision for spiritual leaders derived from?
It derives from God.
What is one of the most important, yet most often overlooked responsibilities of leadership?
One of the most important yet often overlooked responsibilities of leaders is preparing their organization for a successor.
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PREPARATION. -The most effective leaders are those who prepare themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually for whatever God might assign them next.
What are six reasons that people instinctively resist change?
People are reluctant to make personal changes. People find it difficult to keep pace with Change. People prefer the status quo. People naively hope things will get better. People do not see the need for change. People believe it is too difficult to mobilize their organization to change.
What are the seven things leaders must do to implement change?
Seek God's directions. Discern the organizational culture. Provide a clear picture of the desired destination. Cultivate a sense of urgency. Enlist advocates Provide support Follow through to the finish
Reflection: How does this statement impact your present or future responsibilities as a leader?
This does impact my responsibilities as a leader by making me aware that God wants me to prepare for the next leader as I am leading. I can implement ways to prepare for that next leader.
What is the antithesis of spiritual leadership?
Using people to achieve organizational goals is the antithesis of spiritual leadership.
