Leadership and I Feel the Need...the Need for Speed
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I love Goose.
Anyhow, I received a great gift from Sherri for Christmas.
It is the Courageous Leadership Program from The John Maxwell Company. It is a facilitator's kit that came with two books, a workbook, participant guides, DVD clips and audio CD lessons. I hope to use it for an adult Sunday School class, or even a secular training program here at work.
But my main point today is what I heard on one of the audio CD's coming in to work today. The speaker talked of the following...
"Leaders need to find a need, know your gifts, and show your passion."
I'd like to take the next few blogs and talk about each of these individually - starting with Finding a Need.
Leaders do not walk around with their heads down. Leaders do not have a glazed over look. Leaders do not settle for the status quo. Leaders are always looking for ways to improve themselves, their families, and their organizations.
Working in local government, I see this a lot. We have lots of leaders, but some of them are content with the day to day operation. They are not looking - they are not seeking - they are not exploring.
As we approach 2012, this would be a great place for you to start as a leader. You should look around and see where there is a critical need! It could be...
- you family needs you to spend more time with them.
- your church needs someone to head up a committee.
- your organization needs a better employee recognition plan for their employees.
Now, don't overburden yourself.
Don't take on more than one need at a time.
It's best to start with "low hanging fruit", or needs that can be filled quickly. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and cement your brand as a leader.
So here's a good goal for the first month of 2012. Look around, open your eyes, and find a need that needs to be filled at home, at church, or at work.
Then fill that need.
That's what great leaders do...
I love Goose.Anyhow, I received a great gift from Sherri for Christmas.
It is the Courageous Leadership Program from The John Maxwell Company. It is a facilitator's kit that came with two books, a workbook, participant guides, DVD clips and audio CD lessons. I hope to use it for an adult Sunday School class, or even a secular training program here at work.
But my main point today is what I heard on one of the audio CD's coming in to work today. The speaker talked of the following...
"Leaders need to find a need, know your gifts, and show your passion."
I'd like to take the next few blogs and talk about each of these individually - starting with Finding a Need.
Leaders do not walk around with their heads down. Leaders do not have a glazed over look. Leaders do not settle for the status quo. Leaders are always looking for ways to improve themselves, their families, and their organizations.
Working in local government, I see this a lot. We have lots of leaders, but some of them are content with the day to day operation. They are not looking - they are not seeking - they are not exploring.
As we approach 2012, this would be a great place for you to start as a leader. You should look around and see where there is a critical need! It could be...- you family needs you to spend more time with them.
- your church needs someone to head up a committee.
- your organization needs a better employee recognition plan for their employees.
Now, don't overburden yourself.
Don't take on more than one need at a time.
It's best to start with "low hanging fruit", or needs that can be filled quickly. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and cement your brand as a leader.
So here's a good goal for the first month of 2012. Look around, open your eyes, and find a need that needs to be filled at home, at church, or at work.
Then fill that need.
That's what great leaders do...
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