Love is the selfless promotion of the growth of the other. The opposite of a generous leader is a selfish leader.
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The creative and the leader can be focused on the same mission, yet so differently; they can be serving the same cause, yet often hold opposing views on how to call others to do the same. This may be the single most important relationship to navigate in any church or business. And unfortunately, most leaders never figure out how to make it work.
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When you are working with friends, it takes a much higher commitment to communication. Sometimes you have to say out loud, “Right now I’m wearing my leader hat. In a few minutes I’ll put my friend hat back on.” Sometimes I’ve said, “As your friend I would advise you in one way, but as your employer I would counsel you differently.”
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Most executive leaders would say they have a team. But having a team and operating as a team are two different things.
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There is nothing worse than working at an organization with a bad culture, and there is nothing better than working at an organization with a great culture. You wake up every day looking forward to getting back to work on the mission with people you enjoy being around.
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If you are in a culture where meetings feel like a waste of time, change the culture. How? One meeting at a time.
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It takes discipline and integrity to go against popular opinion. But your team will give their best, be at their best, and perform their best when they believe you have their backs.
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Have you ever asked the question, “How many hours should I require my staff to work?” or, “Should I make everyone work the same hours?” Hopefully I can provide some food for thought...
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Your leaders want influence. They usually have a lot of responsibility over a specific area. They typically feel very trusted to lead, as long as they stay in their lane. They may even get paid well for what they do. But what they desire is an opportunity to influence the entire organization.
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