I'm learning a lot in this time of life, even though it is a time of life where I feel like all I am doing is waiting for things to happen so I can learn. We had a staff meeting this past week and a man that I have been longing to learn from spoke up on leadership. Here are a few of the things I pulled from the time together.
Leadership – -You have to regularly evaluate what is the best leadership structure.
-There is no magic structure. Structure yourself to get to the next level; then you may have to re-structure.
-It is easier to invite people to the team than to un-invite them. Be cautious about who you ask to be part of your leadership team. Consider first asking just one person to help you think about your area of ministry.
o Have your goal be to empower your team, not to delegate.
- Delegation says, “I’m busy; I need your help.”
- Empowerment says, “I believe you are called and gifted in this area better than me.”
o Your team needs to be more than consultants. They need to take ownership of a piece of the pie. Opinions come easy from consultants, if they don’t have skin in the game.
o In order to give away influence you have to first gain it.
This last one didn't come from that conversation but it was said that day and I'm still thinking about it..."When you shape your view of God around the circumstances of life. He becomes a pretty hideous God."
