Monthly Archives: April 2011

Leadership Images

Posted on 04/30/2011 by Steve

“In various societies and situations, several images of leadership have surfaced over the years. These images have differed depending on the cultures of origination and their authorship. The guide for Christian principles and dogma is the Bible and it is … Continue reading →

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Leader Effectiveness

Posted on 04/29/2011 by Steve

“If leaders fail to be effective, the result will be a frustrated and dysfunctional leader, confused and misguided followers, and a stunted and unproductive organization.” Louise Clarke    

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Ethics – Morals

Posted on 04/29/2011 by Steve

“We need leaders with high levels of ethics and morality who are committed to personal values and altruistic behavior and who are willing to be accountable to God and those they lead.” Louise Clarke

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The Challenge of Change

Posted on 04/29/2011 by Steve

“It would be naïve to believe that effective leadership principles can be applied without some challenges. The effective application of the principles will no doubt be hampered by the “traditionalists” who will see it as an attack on their positions. … Continue reading →

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Servant as Leader – part 3

Posted on 04/22/2011 by Steve

Today, as we remember the death of the greatest servant leader who ever lived, C. Gene Wilkes’ comment is poignantly relevant. The greatest test of your leading with the heart of Jesus is not whether or not you overcome the … Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on 04/16/2011 by Steve

“Almost every significant breakthrough is a result of a courageous break with traditional ways of thinking.” Stephen R. Covey

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Servant as Leader – part 2

Posted on 04/16/2011 by Steve

I want to take this concept a little further. Greenleaf reintroduces the principle of primus inter pares in his book Servant Leadership – published in 1977. This term was first identified in early Roman times as a way of reducing … Continue reading →

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Servant as Leader

Posted on 04/13/2011 by Steve

Last night I watched the television program Undercover Boss. If you haven’t seen this ‘reality show,’ it follows CEOs going ‘undercover’ in the companies they run and/or own to observe ‘first-hand’ how their employees work to make the company successful. This week’s … Continue reading →

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Management vs Leadership

Posted on 04/12/2011 by Steve

”Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.”     Peter F. Drucker

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Leadership Gifts

Posted on 04/09/2011 by Steve

In preparation for teaching a master’s level course on the Foundations of Christian Leadership for the Caribbean School of Theology in Jamaica (sorry, no room in my suitcase), there are a number of excellent books and journals I have been … Continue reading →

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