The main person who has influenced my outlook on leadership would have to be Mother Teresa. Her actions tell me that she is authentic. The amazing thing about her life is that she didn’t have a stage and a microphone. It was enough for Mother Teresa to have love and compassion. She has taught me that the biggest part of leadership is serving.
Who has taught you a thing or two about leadership and what were those things?
I have to say my pastor, Gordon Cashwell. Just by watching him lead not only the church, which is in the inner city but also a ministry that goes outside the walls of the church and into the city and surrounding area. I see his willingness to trust others over an area, and flourish in that. Even more he trusts those who come in the doors of the church to speak with him. Its like he trusts that God has his back. He has continuously shared how the ministry started and where God has taken it and where he sees Him taking it now. I wish I had that type of trust and faith like him.
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For me, it's pastor and author Peter Scazzero. I love his authenticity about his struggles and his passion to invest in other leaders.
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There are a small handfull. My parents; my Pastors, Chuck and Karen Pelham and my previous Pastors Toni and Kathy Miller who now pastor Cathedral of Praise, or “The Cathedral” in Oklahoma City.
From my parents I’ve seen forgiveness. From my pastors, great vision and abounding grace. From my previous pastors, love for people that goes beyond selflessness. There iso much more that I’ve learned from them but these characteristics stick out the most. I believe they are some of the most integral parts of being a leader. They stick out ot me as important because they’re all things that ourselves and those we lead can never earn…theymust be given freely. And will only be given freely because you care about where those people are going. A true leader is all about facilitating someone else’s journey.
I just read this article today & think it's totally worth sharing:http://views.washingtonpost.com/leadership/guesti… Just because a team has the right skill set doesn't mean they'll accomplish great things together; it takes communication & compassion as well as competence and drive.