Tuesday, May 26, 2009

What is a Leader, Anyway?


The answer to that question would fill the pages of this post many times over – and many more! Noted church leaders from John Maxwell to Andy Stanley to Bill Hybels all have their definition of leadership. They are all good, and should be a part of your understanding on this journey. But to me, leadership is simple: If no one is following, you are not leading! While you may find that simplistic, it illustrates the foundational truth of leadership: you have to have those qualities, skills, and influence for others to believe in you and the direction you are going. Under this definition, I believe that many, but not all, people on your team could become a leader in their own right.

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