A lot of people begin the new year with good intentions, but few end the year fulfilling those intentions. I subscribe to a weekly email from John Maxwell, called "Leadership Wired." It is filled with great articles and thought provoking material. In his last email newsletter to me, Maxwell summarized 50 superstars of the business community on how we can succeed in leading during the New Year. This survey was done by Business 2.0.
Maxwell's summary follows:
"Authenticity - If you’re not fighting to stay true to who you are, life will pigeonhole you in a confining role. It’s up to you to consistently position yourself to the areas of your greatest strength and passion.
Trust – Chronic suspicion is suicide in leadership. Be willing to risk in your relationships by reaching out with trust. In response, you’ll earn respect and devotion.
Simplicity - Slice and dice so that in 2007, less becomes more. Focus your energy by making fewer goals, but committing to keep the ones you create. Instead of adding appointments, concentrate on bringing your “A” game to each and every meeting."
I like those three words from the business community. They are very biblically based. It is important that we as pastors and spiritual leaders focus our efforts this coming year on these very same qualities in our personal lives and in our ministries.
If you would like to read the complete article, click on this link to the article AUTHENTICITY, TRUST, and SIMPLICITY. You can subscribe to John Maxwell's Leadership Wired by going his web site. Simply click on this link: Injoy.
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