Reciprocal Communication: Element #7 from the Leadership Effectiveness Profile
Communication is essential in any position of leadership. It could be argued that effective communication is the main task of a leader. Yet that communication must go two ways: the ability to speak clearly and the ability to listen well. Here we’re defining reciprocal...People Enablement: Element #6 from the Leadership Effectiveness Profile
As leaders, our main role is to empower and enable others to do the work of the ministry. As Paul writes in Ephesians 4:11-13: So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so...Change Orchestration: Element #5 from the Leadership Effectiveness Profile
One essential skill leaders must have is the ability to orchestrate change effectively. Change is not optional in ministry—it’s a given. Things will change: circumstances, demographics, culture. The question is how we respond to external change and how we go about...Creative Assimilation: Element #4 from the Leadership Effectiveness Profile
During this series of blog entries, we’re walking through the 8 characteristics highlighted in the Leadership Effectiveness Profile. These characteristics were found through observation and research in response to the question, “What makes an effective leader?”...Directional Clarity: Element #3 from the Leadership Effectiveness Profile
Directional Clarity looks at the ability to identify a credible destination and clearly communicate to others how to get there. A good leader needs directional clarity. In the day-to-day business of life and leadership, it’s incredibly easy to lose sight of where...Contextual Thinking: Element #2 from the Leadership Effectiveness Profile
The second quality highlighted on the Leadership Effectiveness Profile as being essential to strong leadership is contextual thinking. Contextual thinking means how well you link specific events, tasks and actions in a wider perspective or pattern. Good leaders need...Emotional Intelligence: Element #1 from the Leadership Effectiveness Profile
Quality number #1 highlighted in the Leadership Effectiveness Profile? Emotional Intelligence. Unsurprisingly, leaders need at least a basic level of emotional intelligence in order to lead others effectively. Emotional intelligence means our capacity to recognize,...