If you and I knew the one secret to prepare ourselves for the changes of life, would we seek it, take it, and apply it in our lives? I know we would. Well, humility is that one secret.

Consider this thought by George Arliss, “Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life.”

Humility acknowledges total dependence upon God, but it is developed over a lifelong.

Humility works each day to put the needs of others above one’s personal needs.

When life happens, humility enables us to handle it appropriately.

The thought sounds crazy, right? Can a leader be normal?

We might need to define normal. However, regardless of how we define it, there is nothing normal about spiritual leadership. Why?

Because spiritual leaders…

…are concerned about their influence inside and outside the church.
…live consistently what they believe.
…know God’s mission involves helping people get to heaven.
…work for a cause greater than themselves.
…share in planning and developing goals for spiritual maturity.
…produce results that glorify God and fulfill His will.

Therefore, spiritual leaders are those who live consistently, knowing the work they share in produces God’s desired will.

Transparency in leadership is often challenging.

Transparency means we take instruction and make application to ourselves first, without an emphasis upon others.

Transparency instills confidence in others that our efforts, both personally and professionally, are always for the good of the whole.

Transparency involves the type of openness in our communication that lays everything on the table, good or bad.

We need greater transparency in leadership. This is the example we find in Jesus, and it is exactly how we should approach our leadership in the church and world today. Think Souls.

Understanding teamwork and training as a team are significant to the overall success of the group. However, there are some “do’s and don’ts” to the process.

Training and working as a team does not place everyone in an equal position. There are specific roles each member must fulfill for the unit to function properly.

Training and working as a team does place everyone on the same page. When goals are communicated and understood, everyone understands their specific tasks to reach the goals.

Training as a team has great advantages in the teams overall health and growth. When we work together, the team wins.

Regardless of the activity, children commonly say, “Watch me.” Children want reassurance of a parent’s or grandparent’s presence and approval for doing a good job.

An interesting leadership connection exists in this thought. People want and need reassurance of a leader’s presence and approval for their job performance.

Leadership consists of moving people from point A to point B, and the process in between involves reassurance and approval. 

However, we have to consider what we should do if their job performance suffers. Children have the answer, “Help me.”

How is our leadership today?

A compass is designed to point us in a specific direction.

A moral compass applies the same concept by using a standard that points us in a specific direction regarding our behavior or conduct.

The standard by which our moral compass must be calibrated is God’s word. If God’s word provides the basis for our moral compass, then personal opinions have no place.

The battle front is everywhere: television, movies, marketing ads, internet, and every direction we turn.

It is challenging, no doubt, but the result will make a difference.

From the staff at The Leadership Project, we wish you all a
Happy New Year

We are excited to see how God will work through us to
Inspire Lasting Leadership

Tonight, our world closes the chapter on one year and turns the page to another that is new, untarnished, clean, pure, and open to all God has in store for us.

Tonight, most people will make resolutions related to their physical health and well-being. However, we need an emphasis on our spiritual health and well-being, especially as we lead into the vast new year ahead.

Now is the time.
Now is all we know with certainty.

Reflect on the past year, but look ahead into the new with a motivation to act, to lead now!

While some leadership styles involve force and manipulation, spiritual leadership thrives on participation. Spiritual leaders rely on the group overall and working together to achieve the goal(s).

Decisions and policies are made by and for the group.

Motivation is based on shared purpose and adequate communication.

Shared representation is built on “we” not “I.”

Participation in the role of leadership involves patience, allowance of independence, assumption of responsibility, and the need of cooperation.

We strive to reach a common goal and need each other if we are to make a difference. Think Souls.

One of the key principles of leadership involves communication.

When leaders do not keep others informed, suspicion grows, distrust blossoms, doubt develops, and anxiety raises its ugly head.

Spiritually speaking, there is a great need for Christians to be informed by leadership. 

What kind of information needs to be provided?

Information about plans for the future, changes to be made, challenges or hindrances facing the plans, and existing needs.

When leaders communicate, trustworthy and loyal relationships develop. It is time for God’s leaders to lead.