June 16, 2010
Courageous Leadership
Posted by Will
Isaac likes to remind us that we are all leaders somewhere. Maybe it’s at work or school. Maybe it’s within your Summit Connect Group, Marriage Prep Class, or at reGROUP. Whether we like it or not, and whether we are aware of it not, we all have spheres of influence in which others watch us and take their cues from us.
That is why it is so important that we make the most of the relationships and talents God has entrusted us with. Bill Hybels gives us a step-by-step approach to effective leadership and what it requires with his book Courageous Leadership.
He covers everything from why it’s so important to have effective leaders – and what’s at stake when leadership is missing – to how to implement, evaluate, and work towards a vision once it’s been decided upon.
While he talks from the perspective of a senior pastor, the advice and insight he gives can be used to recognize and develop your own leadership style, regardless of your vocation or stage in life. The parts about setting aside time for spiritual growth and evaluation are true for everyone. One of the most helpful insights for our schedule-packed lives is that in order to lead effectively towards a vision, we will inevitably have to say “no” to some otherwise worthwhile activities.
This is a great book to read on your own for personal development, or with your Summit Connect Group – there’s a study guide in the back!
