Proverbs 10.21 discusses why a leader should build up others. In fact, an impactful leader’s good character builds up many others. The Precept Explained What do you have that you can give back to others? Likewise, what’s your capability for mentoring others? Well, answering those questions likely depends on where you are in your career. […]
Impactful leaders effectively combine humility and fearlessness. And, they persist in the face of challenge. Hence, impactful leaders are overcomers! Precept Recognition The precepts in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes came about from the life experiences of Solomon. Apparently, he developed many of those ideas while growing up as a child of King David. Then, he added […]
Don’t be defensive when asked “What Were You Thinking?” Instead, be in a position to say you were acting deliberately, as guided by a just character! I Am What I Think The “What Were You Thinking?” question most often implies that my actions were wrong. Perhaps you heard this question as a teenager. Maybe, like […]
Impactful leaders recognize their purpose because they’re intentional about developing a life vision. More importantly, they’re open to God’s leading about that vision. Leadership Essentials Impactful leaders have a clearly-defined leadership voice or decision-making style. So, people know what to expect when dealing with the leader. For me, my personal decision style is fairly deliberative. […]
Impactful leaders learn through observation, which enables them to make new connections. As a result, impactful leaders are boundary-spanners. Boundary-spanning Impactful leaders are keen observers. Therefore, they are boundary-scanners. More specifically, leaders draw mental models from outside their own discipline. Therefore, they are boundary spanners. Then, they bring those “other ways of thinking” into their […]