Last time: The definition of a leader “Influence, Effectiveness, Togetherness” and “Five dimensions in which leaders influence.”
This time:
Effectiveness.
Four steps to develop future leaders who are FEE (Faithful, Effective, Efficient).
The principle of effectiveness: a commitment to doing the right things. (pg 47)
The principle of excellence: doing things the right way. (pg 48)
The principle of efficiency: doing the right thing in the right way at the right time. (pg 48)
The principle of exaltation: learning to do everything for the right reason. (pg 49)
“A final thought on effectiveness: As Christians and especially as Christian leaders, we should reject the concept of ‘managing’ time in favour of ‘spending’ time. We never want to squander the precious resource of time but spending it means focusing on investing it joyously, wisely, and unselfishly – rather than always trying to ‘beat the clock’.” (pg 50)
Togetherness:
A unified, motivated team has to accept the team leader. A title does not a leader make.
[There also must be] Unified acceptance of the team’s defined mission. Without an accepted mutual objective, a team cannot function.
It’s also crucial for team members to accept one another. To successfully complete the mission, team members should appreciate each other and each other’s responsibilities.
“Most teams consist of disconnected people doing their task and hoping it works out. I compare them to golf teams. On a golf tea each golfer plays his own game, and then everyone adds up all of their scores at the end. Good teams are more like football teams. Everyone has a responsibility, but all are playing the same game and attempting to score by crossing the same goal line. Not only do you have your personal assignment but you also have a responsibility to assist one another. The team scores.”
Next: Marks of an effective Christian leader.
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