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Greatness is More than the Sum of the Parts

Posted on May 12, 2010 by in Leadership

In listening to music today on my IPOD, I was reminded that what makes something great is more than the sum of the parts. When we hear:

  • Willie Nelson sing “You were always on my mind” or
  • Ray Charles sing “Georgia” or
  • Eric Clapton sing “Layla”or
  • Louis Armstrong sing anything

We hear incredible giftedness. But none of them have the worlds best voices, but they have greatness.

I think we often fail to see that the sum is greater than just having the right parts. There are qualities that are hard to define or measurer that contribute to greatness.

In leadership this may include things like:

  • Humility
  • A sevant heart
  • Trustworthiness
  • Genuineness
  • Clarity of commitment

May we move beyond the superficial into the true likeness of Christ!

Elitist or Common Man

Posted on January 20, 2010 by in Leadership, Travel & Personal

Whether it is in sports, business, education or ministry. It seems to me that the higher you go in any field or area,  the more there is a tendency to take on an elitist perspective. To assume those at your level are somehow better than everyone else. They often become arrogant.

In the New Testament, I think this happened to the Pharisees. They begin to see themselves as better than the other people. It is a danger anyone who achieves some level of success faces.

Of course I think we should all seek to develop ourselves and reach for becoming our full Kingdom potential. This includes being a lifelong learner. But we must be careful we don’t start focusing on our achievements (positions, titles, degrees, status, successes), for this can lead to arrogance, elitism and self centeredness.

Instead be must value others, seek interdependency, and possess real humility. We must see the strengths and abilities in others without devaluing how God has wired us.

Jesus called twelve common normal men to be His disciples and they changed their world. I think great leadership is helping common ordinary people accomplish extraordinary results. That is one reason Jesus is the greatest leader of all time.

Generational Differences in Leadership

Posted on December 1, 2009 by in Leadership

Here is an excellent article on the difference in view points of leaders from different generations. I encourage you to take the assessment. It would make a good tool for discussion at leadership meetings.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/buildingleaders/ministrystaff/determineyourministryage.html?start=1

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