Judicious Visibility

Posted on Sunday April 29th, 2012 by cdnglobalsoul

The leader can’t be everywhere, but they must be somewhere … some of the time! Leadership is seen. It in the hallways, it’s in the lunch room and it’s seen at more than just the perfunctory organizational or institutional gatherings. We are all acquainted with the leader who squirrels away in “executive office” launching email memos in every direction. Unfortunately technology has contributed to this phenomenon and is complicit in the rise of the technocratic leader. While empathetic to the demands of the “executive office,” I’ve observed that many a leader is missing out on a powerful opportunity to shape the culture of their organization.

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Genuine Leadership

Posted on Friday April 27th, 2012 by cdnglobalsoul

Genuine God oriented leadership obliges a person to develop a leadership style that is consistent with their character and personality; honed in the context of a relationship with God. In the final analysis it’s not a person’s style of leadership that matters as much as the synergy between God’s work in them and that style. Great leaders have the ability to nuance their leadership employing various styles to fit specific situations while remaining true to who they are!

You see it regularly! A person is a good leader at one level of the organization and then they are promoted. For whatever reason they wrongfully assume that they need to emulate a persona or image that they believe is in keeping with their new position. In time they begin to drift into a style that is neither comfortable nor authentic and wonder why they are no longer effective! Inevitably one can trace their lack of effectiveness to the fact that they’ve ceased to operate in a manner that is authentic with who they really are. Somehow, in the press and pressures of their new responsibilities they appear to forget that what got them the role, is what they need to maintain their effectiveness.

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Finishing Well (Part II)

Posted on Monday March 26th, 2012 by cdnglobalsoul

A quick follow-up to the last post … Dr. Robert Clinton, in his examination of the lives of leaders in the Bible, observed that only about 1/3 of all Bible leaders ever finish well. Hezekiah was okay “until he became powerful” (II Chr 26), Moses “never saw the promised land;” Samson started well, but finished poorly, Saul, Solomon and a host of others failed when they were older for various reasons.  Clinton and Stanley observe that those that finish well exhibit several key characteristics: (1) Perspective … they live with eternity in mind; (2) Intimacy with Christ … they nurture their souls; (3) Disciplined lives …they make a habit of developing their gifts, skills and abilities; (4) Life-long learners…they make a point of continually growing and teaching others; (5) Connected with others …they invite others into their lives in order…

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Finishing Well (Part I)

Posted on Sunday March 25th, 2012 by cdnglobalsoul

A high percent of leaders hang on far too looong! Witness the “long goodbyes” of a number of Canadian politicians and various leaders of faith based organizations. It’s a curious phenomenon; followers recognize that a leader is done, but the leader does not think they are finished! It’s a painful and often frustrating experience for followers to watch! Going through the motions, the leader seeks to lead, holding on to their position by any means possible, often achieving a few minor initiatives but ultimately unable to fully re-engage their followers. The net effect … a leader that hangs on too long and fails to finish well! That is, they fail to complete a particular facet of life or work with dignity …even distinction!

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Engage and Lead from a Spiritual Center

Posted on Monday February 20th, 2012 by cdnglobalsoul

A leader’s spiritual quotient (SQ) is pivotal to authentic leadership. It’s the center from which spiritual authority flows! (Joshua 1:9) Many mistakenly assume that natural abilities and acquired skills elicit a hearing. Individuals with great ability and good management skills but little spiritual authority, often rely on positional authority to motivate. They often work hard at making it look like they know what they are doing! The greatest gift a leader can receive is a Spirit empowered ability to …

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