• Opening Prayer

• Welcome and Introductions

• Saint Paul’s Discipleship Field

• Leadership Basics

• 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

• Next Steps

• Closing Prayer

Agenda

Natural Leadership vs Spiritual Leadership

• Self-confident

• Knows Men

• Makes own decisions

• Ambitious

• Originates own methods

• Enjoys commanding others

• Motivated by self-interest

• Independent

• Gets power from personality

• Cowboy driving the herd

• Confident in God

• Knows God

• Seeks God’s will

• Self-sacrificing

• Finds & follows God’s methods

• Servant of all

• Motivated by love of God & Man

• God-dependent

• Empowered by the Holy Spirit

• Shepherd leading the flock

Natural Leader Spiritual Leader

Spiritual leaders are led by the Holy Spirit

5 Levels of Leadership

POSITIONRights

People follow you because they have to

PERMISSIONRelationships

People follow you because they want to

PRODUCTIONResults

People follow because of what you’ve done for the organization

PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

Reproduction People follow because of what you’ve done for them

PINNACLE

Respect People follow because of who

you are and what you represent

The Law of the LidLeadership Ability Determines a Person’s Level of Effectiveness

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SUCCESS DEDICATION

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LEADERSHIP

ABILITY

SUCCESS WITHOUT LEADERSHIP

EFFECTIVENESS

The Law of the Lid (cont’)Leadership Ability Determines a Person’s Level of Effectiveness

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SUCCESS WITH LEADERSHIP

EFFECTIVENESSINCREASES

1) The Law of the Lid

Saul vs. David

2 Samuel 5:1-4

• True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned

• It comes from influence

• It cannot be mandated—it MUST be earned

• 5 Myths about Leadership• Management

• Leading and Management are not the same

The Law of InfluenceThe True Measure of Leadership is Influence—Nothing More,

Nothing Less

ManagementLeadership and Management

are not the same.

EntrepreneurPursuing opportunities is not the same as leading people

KnowledgeIQ and Education do not

equate to leadership

PioneerBeing a trendsetter is not the

same as being a leader

PositionLeadership is not based on

rank or title

Key Factors that Make a Leader:

– Character—Who They Are

– Relationships—Who They Know

– Knowledge—What They Know

– Intuition—What They Feel

– Experience—Where They’ve Been

– Ability—What They Can Do

The Law of Influence (cont’)The True Measure of Leadership is Influence—Nothing More,

Nothing Less

2) The Law of Influence

Joshua Expands Reach

Numbers 14:6-9

The Law of ProcessLeadership Develops Daily, Not In a Day

• Leaders grow over time• Leaders have the ability to develop and improve their

skills—distinguishes them from their followers • Successful leaders are learners• Five Phases of Leadership

1. I don’t know what I don’t know2. I know that I need to know3. I know what I don’t know4. I know and grow and it starts to show5. I simply go because of what I know

“Champions Don’t Become Champions in the Ring… They are Merely Recognized There”

3) The Law of Process

Joseph’s Leadership

Genesis 37:1-50:22

The Law of NavigationAnyone Can Steer the Ship, but It Takes a Leader to Chart the

Course

• Leaders go through a process in order to Give a Journey the Best Chance of Being a Success

– Navigators Draw on Past Experience

– Navigators Examine the Conditions Before Making Commitments

– Navigators Listen to What Others have to Say

– Navigators Make Sure Their Conclusions Represent Both Faith and Fact

The SECRET to the Law of Navigation is Preparation

The Law of Navigation (cont’)Anyone Can Steer the Ship, but It Takes a Leader to Chart the

Course

Charting a Course with a Navigation Strategy

Predetermine a course of action.Lay out your goals.Adjust your priorities.Notify Key Personnel.Allow Time for AcceptanceHead into ActionExpect Problems.Always Point to the Successes. Daily Review Your Plan.

4) The Law of Navigation

Nehemiah: Leader Charts Course

Nehemiah 1:1-3:32

The Law of AdditionLeaders Add Value by Serving Others

• Guidelines for Adding Value and Changing Liveso Truly Value Others—Intentional Help Themo Make Yourself More Valuable to Others by

Continually Growing Yourselfo Know and Relate to What Others Valueo Do Things that God Values

• The attitude of the leader affects the atmosphere of the team

• When you value others, your team will achieve more, be loyal and enjoy getting things done

5) The Law of Addition

Josiah: Inward Renewal

2 Kings 22:10-23:25

The Law of Solid GroundTrust is the Foundation of Leadership

• Trust is the best way to keep your influence⁻ Your people know you make mistakes: Fess Up!

• Build Trust by consistently exemplifying Competence, Connection, and Character

• People will give you time to Connect and forgive mistakes, but slips in character WILL destroy Trust

• Character Communicates Consistency, Potential and Respect

Violate the Law of Solid Ground and Lose Your Influence

6) The Law of Solid Ground

Samson: Trust is Foundation

Judges 13:24-16:31

The Law of RespectPeople Naturally Follow Leaders Stronger Than

Themselves

• Less skilled follow more highly skilled and gifted• Stronger leaders sometimes choose to follow

weaker leaders out of respect or due to position• Leaders go their own way when a group first

comes together• Soon People Change Direction To Follow the

Strongest Leader • Top six ways leaders gain respect: Natural

Leadership Ability, Respect for Others, Courage, Success, Loyalty, Value Added

7) The Law of Respect

Deborah: People Follow Leaders

Judges 4:1-16

The Law of IntuitionLeaders Evaluate Everything with a Leadership Bias

• Based on facts, instincts and other intangible factors, e.g. morale, momentum, relationships

• Separates good leaders from great leaders• Intuition allows leaders to read what’s going on:

₋ Their Situation₋ Trends₋ Resources₋ People ₋ Themselves

• Intuition helps prevent getting blindsided

8) The Law of Intuition

Jethro Evaluates

Exodus 18:1-24

The Law of MagnetismWho You Are is Who You Attract

• In most situations, you attract people who possess the same qualities you do

• Who you are is who you attract

– If you want to attract better people, become the kind of person you desire to attract

9) The Law of Magnetism

Elijah and Elisha

2 Kings 2:1-15

The Law of ConnectionLeaders Touch a Heart Before They Ask for a Hand

• Effective leaders connect with people emotionally– To lead yourself, use your head

– To lead others, use your heart

• “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”– Establish credibility with the people you lead by

genuinely caring and helping them

– In turn, they will want to help you

The Law of Connection (cont’)Leaders Touch a Heart Before They Ask for a Hand

• How do you connect with people?– Connect with Yourself – believe in your leadership

– Communicate w/openness and sincerity—be authentic

– Know Your audience

– Live Your Message—practice what you preach

– Go to Where They Are—Remove Communications Barriers, e.g. Culture, Education, Background, etc.

– Focus on Them, Not Yourself

– Believe in them

• Give Them Hope

10) The Law of Connection

Rehoboam: Leaders Touch Hearts

1 Kings 12:1-24

The Law of the Inner CircleA Leader’s Potential Is Determined by Those Closest to Him

• Nobody does anything great alone

– Leaders don’t succeed alone

– The Leader’s inner circle makes the difference

• Select Your Inner Circle Carefully and Prayerfully

– Do they influence others?

– Do their gifts complement your gifts?

– Do they hold a strategic position in the organization?

– Do they add value to the organization and to me?

– Do they positively impact other Inner Circle Members?

• Extend your influence through your inner circle

11) The Law of the Inner Circle

David and those Closest to Him

1 Chronicles 11:10-12:40

The Law of EmpowermentOnly Secure Leaders Give Power to Others

• Why Do Leader’s Resist Empowering Others?

– Fear of losing what we have, i.e. job, position, etc.

– Resistance to Change

– Lack of Self Worth

• Great Leaders Gain Authority by Giving It Away

12) The Law of Empowerment

Barnabas Gives Power to Others

Acts 9:27

The Law of the PicturePeople Do What People See

• Leaders show the way with right actions

• Followers copy the example and succeed

• Great Leaders are Highly Visionary and Practical

– They see beyond the immediate

– They see what’s coming and what must be done

• Mission provides purpose-it answers WHY?

• Vision provides a picture—it answers, WHAT?

• Strategy provides a plan—it answers, HOW?

The Law of the Picture (cont’)People Do What People See

• To Be a Better Example to Your Followers, Remember:

– Followers are Always Watching What You Do

– It’s Easier to Teach What’s Right, Than to Do It

– Work on Changing Yourself Before Trying to Improve Others

– The Most Valuable Gift a Leader Gives is to Be a Good Example

“Leaders are Paid to Be Dreamers. The Higher You Go In Leadership, the More Your Work is About the Future”

-Hans Finzel

13) The Law of the Picture

A Visual Aid

John 13:1-17

The Law of Buy-InPeople Buy into the Leader, Then the Vision

• Leaders find the Dream and then the People; People find the leader and then the Dream

– Having a great vision and a worthy cause will not cause people to follow you

– The People Must Buy-In to You as the Leader

• If you want your vision to become reality, then become a better leader

14) The Law of Buy-In

Gideon: People Buy In

Judges 6:11-8:35

The Law of VictoryLeaders Find A Way for the Team to Win

• Victorious leaders all share an unwillingness to accept defeat

• In their view…

– Losing is unacceptable

– Passion is unquenchable

– Quitting is unthinkable

– Commitment is unquestionable

– Victory is inevitable

The Law of VictoryLeaders Find A Way for the Team to Win

• Three factors that contribute to a team’s dedication to victory:

– Unity of Vision

– Diversity of Skills

– A Leader Dedicated to Victory and Raising Players to Their Potential

• Leaders who practice this law have a “Plan B”

• Are You Dedicated to Winning, or Will You “Throw In the Towel” When Times are Tough?

15) The Law of Victory

Josiah Achieves Victory

2 Chronicles 34:3-35:19

The Law of the Big MoMomentum is a Leader’s Best Friend

• Momentum…

– Is the Great Exaggerator

– Makes Leaders Look Better Than They Are

– Helps Followers Perform Better Than They Are

– Is Easier to Steer Than to Start

– Is the Most Powerful Change Agent

– Is the Leader’s Responsibility

– Begins Inside the Leader

16) The Law of the Big Mo

Solomon: Momentum Is Friend

1 Kings 2:1-4:24

The Law of PrioritiesLeaders Understand That Activity Is Not Necessarily

Accomplishment

• Leaders always need to prioritize

• Leaders take advantage of the Pareto Principle

– Focus on the 20% of the most important activities to reap an 80% return on investment

• Leaders order their lives according to the Three R’s

– What’s REQUIRED?

– What Gives the Greatest RETURN?

– What Brings the Greatest REWARD?

17) The Law of Priorities

Peter: Activity and Accomplishment

Acts 6:1-7

The Law of SacrificeA Leader Must Give Up to Go Up

• There is No Success Without Sacrifice

• Leaders Are Often Asked to Give Up More Than Others

• You Must Keep Giving Up to Stay Up

• The Higher the Level of Leadership, the Greater the Sacrifice

18) The Law of Sacrifice

Leaders Must Give Up

Exodus: 3:1-4:13

The Law of TimingWhen to Lead Is As Important As What to Do

and Where to Go

• The Wrong Action at the Wrong Time Leads to Disaster

• The Right Action at the Wrong Time Brings Resistance

• The Wrong Action at the Right Time is a Mistake

• The Right Action at the Right Time Results In SUCCESS

19) The Law of Timing

Esther: When to Lead

Esther 4:6-17

The Law of Explosive GrowthTo Add Growth, Lead Followers—To Multiply,

Lead Leaders

• Develop leaders to experience explosive growth

• Equipping people to lead extends your influence beyond your followers

20) The Law of Explosive Growth

Paul: Master of Growth

2 Timothy 2:1

The Law of Legacy A Leader’s Lasting Value is Measured by Succession

• Know the Legacy You Want to Leave

• Live the Legacy

• Choose Who Will Carry on Your Legacy

• Make Sure You Pass the Baton

“A Life Isn’t Significant Except for Its Impact On Other Lives”

-Jackie Robinson

21) The Law of Legacy

Jesus: Leaders Lasting Value

Matthew 28:16-20

Next Steps

• Continue Equipping Leaders

– Attend Upcoming Training Opportunities

– Develop Disciplines that Help You Mature Spiritually

• Seek to Understand God’s Purpose for Your Life

• Participate in Ministry

• Make Disciples of Jesus Christ

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