SOUND LEADERSHIP

SOUND LEADERSHIP
Have you thanked Him?
Have you praised Him?
Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?
Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?
1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)
The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

Proverbs 20:28 (MSG)
Love and truth form a good leader; sound leadership is founded on loving integrity.

People today are desperate for leaders, but they want to be influenced by someone they can trust, a person of good character. If you want to become someone who can positively influence other people:

Model consistency of character - Solid trust can only develop when people can trust you all the time

Employ honest communication - To be trustworthy, you have to be like a good musical composition: your words and music must match.

Value transparency - If you're honest with people and admit your weaknesses, they appreciate your honesty. And they are able to relate to you better.

Exemplify humility - People won't trust you if they see that you are driven by ego, jealousy, or the belief that you are better than they are.

Demonstrate your support of others - Nothing develops or displays your character better than your desire to put others first.

Fulfill your promises - One of the fastest ways to break trust with others is in failing to fulfill your commitments.

This little encouragement is courtesy of one of my favorites, John Maxwell.

The question is, ARE WE ready to lead today?
Are we ready to allow LOVE and TRUTH to motivate?

I say this quite a bit, people are not as interested in what we SAY as followers of Christ as much as are they in HOW WE DEMONSTRATE our faith.

Folks grow tired of rhetoric.
Folks want to see how we lead in times of adversity, pressure, or when we think “no one is watching”.
John Wooden once remarked that “The true test of one’s character is what they do when no one is watching.”

And I will be transparent, that challenges me often!
I am not so sure I would like for folks to see me when “no one is watching” sometimes.

So, the encouragements for today are spelled out for us today from the wise Mr. Maxwell!

Will we MODEL consistency and honesty today?
Are we willing to put our character on display?
Will today be directed by a humble spirit or will personal agendas and pride dictate? Remember, God blesses those who are humble Matthew 5:5 (NLT).

Will the needs of others supersede our own?
…in humility value others above yourselves Philippians 2:3 (NIV)

And lastly can we be counted on to walk in integrity?
If we promise will we deliver?

GOD HAS called us to LEAD.
Maxwell has given us some simple steps.
The question is will we?
“Leaders instill courage in the hearts of those who follow. This rarely happens through words alone. It generally requires action.” – Andy Stanley

I love you all
OPPORTUNITIES for HOPE