Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. – Howard Thurman
If you lead an organization or are preparing your self to lead the organization of your dreams, then be in touch with your passion. When I question leaders about their vision and then ask them to define their passion for that vision, I often get responses describing the desired results for others. Many times it takes quite a bit of of questioning to arrive at a definition of the passion that resides in the heart of the leader. Once we arrive at that moment of clarity in the discussion, then it is possible to move forward and describe desired outcomes and know that there is a good chance of achieving those outcomes.
Tags: leadership systems, team conflict, The Definitive Leader, Transformational Leadership
Recently while interviewing United Methodist Bishop William Willimon (read the interview at Monday Morning Email April 12) we explored the value of clarity for leaders in any field even though he was defining the issue for church leaders, I find it is a universal issue.
Tags: Conflict in the Workplace, Leadership Skills, Transformational Leadership
Transformational Leadership is about the vision and Charismatic Leadership is about the leader. The ethics and authenticity of the Transformational Leader are critical to the vision and, ultimately to the transformation itself. Therefore, the transformation of the leader is inherent in the process.
The Transformational Leader is the champion and cheerleader of the cause. The cause itself must be worthy in the long term or the transformation and the organization will suffer. This becomes apparent as the process unfolds and the process will break down. For example, the current economic situation in the world is not about faulty economic systems, it is about failure in leadership!
Tags: Conflict in the Workplace, Leadership Skills, team conflict, Transformational Leadership
An agenda is the killer of productivity in meetings. Focus on specific outcomes expressed as deliverables instead. Drive for excellence on outcomes in all activities and you will create the DNA for excellence for your organization and yourself. Hugh Ballou, The Transformational Leadership Strategist.
Tags: Conflict in the Workplace, Leadership Skills, team conflict, Transformational Leadership
Life is defined by lack of attention,
whether it be to cleaning windows
or trying to write a masterpiece.
- Nadia Boulanger
In his post, The Art of Balance, the Art of Leadership, Don Frederiksen commented, “I have always thought that my music background brought creativity, dimension and balance to my thinking and work.” Wow, that really resonates with me having been a musical conductor for over 40 years. I realize daily how important the leadership skills that a conductor knows are really valuable to leaders in other fields.
Tags: Conflict in the Workplace, Leadership Skills, team conflict, Transformational Leadership
Things are going to get a lot worse
before they get worse.
- Lily Tomlin
How bad does it need to get before you do something about it (“IT” is the processes and systems in your organization)
In reading a post by Guy Kawasaki on the American Express OPEN Forum site, I found this comment, “Act like a prospective customer and call your company to see how the phone system and receptionist treat you.” It made me think about checking on systems that I have implemented. Are the system going as I perceive, or are they just appearing to be effective? Hmmm… Now I an wondering how I can really check. This comment really gave me a paradigm shift. It’s time to play the part of a customer or church member and look at the systems in my organization from their point of view. What a great idea!
Tags: evaluation, Leadership Skills, team conflict, Transformational Leadership
Coming together is a beginning,
staying together is progress,
and working together is success.
- Henry Ford
In reading a blog post by Jeffry Harlow in Unpacking Ideas, I was motivated by this comment, “In short, the heart of transformational leadership is that everyone involved in our organization has confidence that our leadership team believes in, clings to, and tenaciously implements our mission.”
Tags: Leadership Skills, Leadership Training, Transformational Leadership
Human beings,
by changing the inner attitudes
of their minds,
can change the outer aspects
of their lives.
- William James
I just read a post by Mac Lake titled When Leaders Fall into Maintenance Mode. Which reminded me of some leaders I have net recently who have given up on the church and on themselves.
Tags: Leadership Skills, Leadership Training, team conflict, Transformational Leadership
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