I’m using the term “impactful leaders” on purpose. The various leadership definitions and descriptive terms are fine, but I want to focus on outcomes, hence impact. What follows are some examples of impactful leadership. Let’s Define Leadership I realize there are multiple definitions of leadership. Often, the definitions focus on terms such as influence, accomplishment, […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon Knowing what to ask for is a critical skill for a leader because asking for the wrong thing is as bad as not asking at all. So, ask for discernment! Before deciding, a leader must listen with the heart to discern what’s right. First Kings 3.9 paraphrase The Story How should I […]
Knowing and doing correctly involves both discernment and a sound, moral character. Actually, there are three options for knowing that precede doing by a decision maker. The Precept Explained There’s a big difference between knowing what’s right and doing what’s right. In fact, the core of what Solomon asked for in First Kings 3.9 was […]
According to Proverbs 2.9, a defensible decision is marked by doing what’s right. In addition, it’s handled in a way that’s fair. As a result, I’m doing what’s expected. The Precept Explained Is it more important to know what’s right, or to do what’s right? Well, it’s hard to do what’s right if I don’t […]
Truly, impactful leaders know what they bring to the table that’s distinctive. And, according to Proverbs 19.8, often that’s expertise in the form of insight. Thus, impactful leaders have focused expertise. What’s Focused Expertise? What are you really good at? And, as a leader, what sets you apart from others? Basically, the answer is often […]
