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Isaiah: Do The Hard Things
Throughout the Bible, God’s prophets provide a great example of Christian leadership qualities. For example, Isaiah willingly submitted to God’s call on his life (Isaiah 6:1-8). He volunteered before he even saw the job description, which is inspiring. However, the job description was discouraging (Isaiah 6:9-13).
God said
... See moreBob Bunn • What Does the Bible Say About Leadership?
You gain their respect by knowing and respecting them and through your own competence and personal example. Yet leaders must maintain a certain distance; they can’t get too close. Followers want leaders who are selfless, not selfish. They want leaders who have moral and physical courage, who always do the right thing, and will risk their careers in
... See moreColin Powell • It Worked for Me
I struggle a bit with this one. I am completely open and transparent with my team and I feel they respect me more for it.
I have worked with leaders similar to my approach and have great respect for them.
I understand what he is saying but I have experienced a different reality. We also do not have a command and control structure.
The purpose of presenting challenges is not to frighten the board but to enlighten them and engage them in the operational and strategic questions that preoccupy the person presenting the material.
Daniel Casse • 3 Ways Our Brains Undermine Our Ability to Be a Good Leader
Trust and honesty require you to put the needs of others above your own. If you can’t do that, don’t you dare call yourself a leader of others.
Ryan Michler • The Masculinity Manifesto
This shows up in so many ways in our lives as we work to serve and lead others well: When your coworker drops the ball on the assignment, do you sweep it under the rug? When your client doesn’t uphold their end of the deal, do you say something? When you slack off on your own work, do you acknowledge or justify it? When you say you’ll help your fri
... See moreRyan Michler • The Masculinity Manifesto
The choice: Every morning tasks and responsibilities thrash and scream for your attention. Your heart races while you look in the mirror. You’ve already lost yourself. A bit of your soul shrivels when you give yourself to tasks before choosing how you show up. Begin your day slowly. Choose how you show up BEFORE getting lost in obligations and task
... See moreleadershipfreak.blog • The Power of Showing Up – Choose How You Show Up or Someone Else Will | Leadership Freak
You take all the information at hand and you decide what you’re going to do. Men who have learned to garner influence, credibility, and authority with others have learned to become decisive. Don’t get trapped in paralysis by analysis. Have faith that you’re capable of obtaining the information you need, evaluating it, and making good choices for yo
... See moreRyan Michler • The Masculinity Manifesto
It’s been said that “a rising tide lifts all ships.” Truer words have never been spoken, especially as it relates to developing the influence, authority, and credibility you desire and the fulfillment that comes with it.
Ryan Michler • The Masculinity Manifesto
If you can learn how to wield the power of competition to draw out the best in yourself and others, they’ll always view you as a strong, powerful leader capable of maximizing personal performance. And who doesn’t want the best for themselves?