August 18th, 2010 in Accountability, Commitment, Leadership Principles, Old Testament, Personal Development, Proverbs, Self-Discipline | 1 Comment »
Developing into an effective leader requires effort. Read Proverbs 12:24.
In his book The Winner Within, former player and NBA Coach Pat Riley reveals the effort it takes to be a leader on the floor: “Being a game player is a fiction some people use to excuse themselves from working as hard as they should. People who think they are game players are what coaches call ‘floaters.’ They float along on a cushion of talent or sheer physical size and strength. They don’t see what all the fuss over concentration and work ethic is about – until players of lesser talent start scoring in their face, quarter after quarter, simply because they are more in tune with their game…Eventually, every team (and player) has to learn that excellence isn’t a destination. It’s a process that must be continually improved.” Read more »
July 14th, 2010 in Commitment, Old Testament, Psalms | No Comments »
A simple definition of commitment is that a leader’s promises are maintained regardless of payback. Effective leaders understand they must make their commitments carefully. Read Psalm 145:1-21.
The message in Psalm 145 is that God deserves a leader’s complete commitment. David praises God for His goodness and His provision but he also makes it clear that leaders must walk in reckless abandon to God’s authority and principles. Since God is utterly faithful, limitless in power and glorious in majesty, He is worthy of a leader’s unconditional commitment. Read more »
May 21st, 2010 in Attitude, Commitment, Core Truths, Job, Old Testament, Persistence, Stress Management | 1 Comment »
“Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him” Job 13:15a. There is no way of stopping a leader with this kind of commitment.
Job’s statement must have confounded his tormentor Satan. Though Job had no clue as to what God was doing, he still maintained his commitment and hope in Him. There is nothing that can stop this kind of leader. Not setbacks! Not pain! Not hardships! Not even death! Read more »
March 25th, 2010 in 2 Chronicles, Change/Innovation, Commitment, Learn from Mistakes, Learning Organization, Old Testament | No Comments »
Have you ever thought about what separates the leaders who achieve victory from those who suffer defeat? What does it take to be a winner? Winning is an inside job. The leader that achieves is the one that first wins the internal battles. Re-read 2 Chronicles 34 and 35.
Josiah remained faithful to his covenant with God throughout his entire life. Some elements of leadership we can learn from Josiah: Read more »
March 19th, 2010 in 2 Chronicles, Commitment, Decision Making, Dependence on God, Old Testament, Proverbs, Psalms | No Comments »
Effective leaders find the proper balance between putting into practice the knowledge and skills God has already given them and dependence on God as the sovereign ruler of their life and leadership. Read 2 Chronicles 32:1-8.
Psalm 4:5 tells us we need to “Offer right sacrifices and trust in the Lord.” Second Chronicles 31:21 says this about Hezekiah, “In everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience to the law and the commands, he sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered.” Ever notice how much easier it is to trust God and depend on His deliverance during your time of need if you have your relationship with God in tact and flourishing? Read more »