Sep 26, 2021

Nine things I wish I had known as a young leader

 


I have done some reflection recently on things I wish I had known as a young leader. Here are some of the thoughts.

One: You can relax in the journey. Young leaders are out to take territory and can do so in an aggressive manner. However, important endeavors are rarely rushed endeavors and when we move too fast, we leave people behind. Jesus never seemed to be in a particular hurry - to the...

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Nov 11, 2014

What I know about leadership today that I didn't know then

Learning to lead well is something that is learned the hard way over time. I took time recently to consider what I know today that I didn't know well enough as a young leader. It is a long list which simply says how little I knew about good leadership as a young leader. The raw stuff was there but there was and is a lot to learn. If you fit that young leader category, these may be things to...
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Nov 11, 2014

What I know about leadership today that I didn't know then

Learning to lead well is something that is learned the hard way over time. I took time recently to consider what I know today that I didn't know well enough as a young leader. It is a long list which simply says how little I knew about good leadership as a young leader. The raw stuff was there but there was and is a lot to learn. If you fit that young leader category, these may be things to...
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Mar 02, 2013

Advice for young leaders


I love the energy, passion and creativity of young leaders. Helping young leaders grow and flourish is one of the most important things more mature believers can do. I want to leave a leadership bench behind me that is better than the one with me. That is success for current leaders.

As we work with young leaders there are some foundational leadership principles that we can help them understand....
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Mar 02, 2013

Advice for young leaders


I love the energy, passion and creativity of young leaders. Helping young leaders grow and flourish is one of the most important things more mature believers can do. I want to leave a leadership bench behind me that is better than the one with me. That is success for current leaders.

As we work with young leaders there are some foundational leadership principles that we can help them understand....
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Oct 25, 2012

What I wish I knew as a young ministry leader


Failure is OK and God has a way of redeeming it


I don’t need to be right


The expectations of others should not define me


Criticism should not be taken personally


I don’t need to prove my worth


My ministry is not what gives me value


Emotional Intelligence is critical to leadership


Anxiety is always wasted energy


You cannot defend your reputation but God can


God cares more about who I am than what I do


God...
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Oct 25, 2012

What I wish I knew as a young ministry leader


Failure is OK and God has a way of redeeming it


I don’t need to be right


The expectations of others should not define me


Criticism should not be taken personally


I don’t need to prove my worth


My ministry is not what gives me value


Emotional Intelligence is critical to leadership


Anxiety is always wasted energy


You cannot defend your reputation but God can


God cares more about who I am than what I do


God...
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