LEADERSHIP QUALITIESLEADERSHIP QUALITIESBUILDING HIGH PERFORMINGBUILDING HIGH PERFORMINGCHURCH AUXILIARY BOARDSCHURCH AUXILIARY BOARDS

THROUGH EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIPTHROUGH EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

GOALGOAL

Provide education and information forProvide education and information forChurch leaders to facilitate theChurch leaders to facilitate the

Establishment of high performing Establishment of high performing auxiliaryauxiliary

Boards within our local churches.Boards within our local churches.

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVESDefine leadership.Define leadership.List leadership qualities.List leadership qualities.Establish team development stages.Establish team development stages.Match leadership style to stage of Match leadership style to stage of

team development.team development.

What is leadership?What is leadership?Leadership is the capacity and will to rallyLeadership is the capacity and will to rallymen and women to a common purposemen and women to a common purposeand the character which inspiresand the character which inspiresconfidence.confidence.ORORLeadership is influence.Leadership is influence.John C. MaxwellJohn C. Maxwell

LEADERSHIP ACCORDING TO LEADERSHIP ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURESTHE SCRIPTURES

JOSHUA 4JOSHUA 4 First and foremost be spiritual.First and foremost be spiritual. Joshua was in constant contact with God and God Joshua was in constant contact with God and God

exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel. You are in exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel. You are in contact with God often.contact with God often.

JUDGES 4JUDGES 4 Have a heart.Have a heart. This is a leader who has been given theThis is a leader who has been given the

Leadership and guidance of the Holy Spirit toLeadership and guidance of the Holy Spirit to Meet daily challenges. You are guided by God.Meet daily challenges. You are guided by God. Barak was a leader guided by the Holy Spirit.Barak was a leader guided by the Holy Spirit.

SELECT A MENTORSELECT A MENTOR

John 13John 13Servant leaderServant leaderA spiritual vision of leadership such as A spiritual vision of leadership such as

thetheone Jesus modeled rejects self-seeking,one Jesus modeled rejects self-seeking,self-protection, self-promotion, and self-self-protection, self-promotion, and self-advancement. It embodies humility,advancement. It embodies humility,generosity, sacrifice, respect for others,generosity, sacrifice, respect for others,reverence, and responsibility.reverence, and responsibility.

TITUS 1TITUS 1• Leaders should beLeaders should beBlamelessBlamelessNot overbearingNot overbearingNot quick temperedNot quick temperedNot given to drunkennessNot given to drunkennessNot violentNot violentNot pursuing dishonest gainNot pursuing dishonest gainMust be HospitableMust be HospitableOne who loves what is goodOne who loves what is goodOne who is self-controlled, upright, holy, and One who is self-controlled, upright, holy, and

disciplineddisciplined

TITUS 1TITUS 1 You must be trustworthy,You must be trustworthy, Trustworthiness is a balance of high competence Trustworthiness is a balance of high competence

and strong character.and strong character.TRUSTTRUST

TRUSTWORTHINESSTRUSTWORTHINESS

BALANCE OF THE TWO CREATEBALANCE OF THE TWO CREATECHARACTERCHARACTER COMPETENCECOMPETENCE

A person with high character exhibits integrity, maturity and an A person with high character exhibits integrity, maturity and an Abundance Mentality (plenty for everybody,Abundance Mentality (plenty for everybody,

A person with high competence has knowledge and ability in a A person with high competence has knowledge and ability in a given area.given area.

1TIMOTHY 31TIMOTHY 3 God wants leaders who are disciplined, seasoned and convicted in faith.God wants leaders who are disciplined, seasoned and convicted in faith. Leaders should beLeaders should be Above reproachAbove reproach TemperateTemperate Self-controlledSelf-controlled RespectableRespectable HospitableHospitable Able to teachAble to teach Not given to drunkennessNot given to drunkenness Not violent but gentleNot violent but gentle Not a lover of moneyNot a lover of money Manage his own familyManage his own family Must not be a recent convertMust not be a recent convert A good reputationA good reputation Not malicious talkersNot malicious talkers

JEREMIAH 36JEREMIAH 36A leader must respond positively to A leader must respond positively to God’s will. Negative leadership God’s will. Negative leadership

can result in suffering and death.can result in suffering and death.Leaders who respond positively to Leaders who respond positively to

God’sGod’s will result in peace, unity, will result in peace, unity,

forgiveness, deliverance, healing, and forgiveness, deliverance, healing, and abundant life.abundant life.

DEUTERONOMY 31DEUTERONOMY 31Good leaders learn to accept withGood leaders learn to accept with

gratitude the accomplishments of gratitude the accomplishments of previouspreviousleaders. Joshua was not envious of leaders. Joshua was not envious of thethegreat deeds of Moses.great deeds of Moses.

21 INDISPENSABLE QUALITIES 21 INDISPENSABLE QUALITIES OF A LEADEROF A LEADER

1. CHARACTER1. CHARACTERThe leader exhibits integrity, maturity The leader exhibits integrity, maturity

andandan abundance mentality. Followers do an abundance mentality. Followers do not trust leaders whose character they not trust leaders whose character they know to be flawed, and they will not know to be flawed, and they will not continue following them. The key to continue following them. The key to success is character.success is character.

CHARISMA/CHARISMA/OTHERMINDEDNESSOTHERMINDEDNESS The ability to draw people to you.The ability to draw people to you. You need to like people, love life, see good in You need to like people, love life, see good in

people and give people hope.people and give people hope. Share yourself: wisdom, resources, and even Share yourself: wisdom, resources, and even

special occasionsspecial occasions Stay away from the following:Stay away from the following: PridePride InsecurityInsecurity MoodinessMoodiness PerfectionismPerfectionism CynicismCynicism

COMMITMENTCOMMITMENTIt is the enemy of resistance. It is the serious It is the enemy of resistance. It is the serious

promise to press on, to get up, no matter promise to press on, to get up, no matter how many times you are knocked down.how many times you are knocked down.

4 kinds of people4 kinds of people1. Cop-outs1. Cop-outs2. Holdouts2. Holdouts3. Dropouts3. Dropouts4.All outs4.All outs

COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATIONThe leader must be able to share knowledge The leader must be able to share knowledge

and ideas to transmit a sense of urgency and ideas to transmit a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to others.and enthusiasm to others.

It’s not just what you say but how you say it.It’s not just what you say but how you say it.Simplicity is the key to effective Simplicity is the key to effective

communication. Be clear.communication. Be clear.

COMPETENCECOMPETENCEIt’s the leader’s ability to say it, plan it and do it It’s the leader’s ability to say it, plan it and do it

in such a way that others know that you know in such a way that others know that you know how—and know that they want to follow you.how—and know that they want to follow you.

CULTIVATE COMPETENCECULTIVATE COMPETENCE1. Show up every day1. Show up every day2. Keep improving.2. Keep improving.3.Follow through with excellence—quality.3.Follow through with excellence—quality.4. Accomplish more than expected—go the 4. Accomplish more than expected—go the

extraextra mile.mile.

5. Inspire others.5. Inspire others.

COURAGECOURAGEIt is rightly esteemed the first of It is rightly esteemed the first of

human qualities… because it is the human qualities… because it is the quality which guarantees all others.quality which guarantees all others.

Courage is not an absence of fear.Courage is not an absence of fear.To improve courage: speak in front To improve courage: speak in front

of an audience, face the music, do of an audience, face the music, do something daring.something daring.

RESPONSIBILITYRESPONSIBILITYSuccess on any major scale requires you to Success on any major scale requires you to

accept responsibility.accept responsibility.The one quality that all successful people The one quality that all successful people

have is the ability to take on responsibility.have is the ability to take on responsibility.Responsible peopleResponsible people1. Get the job done.1. Get the job done.2. They are willing to go the extra mile.2. They are willing to go the extra mile.3. They are driven by excellence.3. They are driven by excellence.4. They produce regardless of the situation.4. They produce regardless of the situation.

DISCERNMENTDISCERNMENTCan be described as the ability to find the Can be described as the ability to find the

root of the matter. Discernment helps the root of the matter. Discernment helps the leader see a partial picture filling in the leader see a partial picture filling in the missing pieces and finds the real heart. It missing pieces and finds the real heart. It relies on intuition as well as rational thought. relies on intuition as well as rational thought. Never relies on gut feeling alone, but Never relies on gut feeling alone, but involves your head to find the best options.involves your head to find the best options.

Enhance your problem solving.Enhance your problem solving.Evaluate your options for maximum impact.Evaluate your options for maximum impact.Follow your instinct.Follow your instinct.

FOCUSFOCUSThe sharper it is, the sharper you are.The sharper it is, the sharper you are.Focus time and energy 70% on strengthsFocus time and energy 70% on strengthsFocus 25% on new thingsFocus 25% on new thingsGrowth equals changeGrowth equals changeDon’t forget in leadership: if you are through Don’t forget in leadership: if you are through

growing, you’re through.growing, you’re through.Focus 5% on areas of weakness- delegate Focus 5% on areas of weakness- delegate

your weaknesses. Stick to things you know.your weaknesses. Stick to things you know.

GENEROSITYGENEROSITYGiving is the highest level of living.Giving is the highest level of living.Be grateful for whatever you have.Be grateful for whatever you have.Put people first.Put people first.Don’t allow the desire for possessions to Don’t allow the desire for possessions to

control you.control you.Regard money as a resource.Regard money as a resource.Develop the habit of giving.Develop the habit of giving.Give something away.Give something away.Find someone to mentor.Find someone to mentor.

INITIATIVEINITIATIVE1. Leaders know what they want.1. Leaders know what they want.2. They push themselves to act.2. They push themselves to act.3. They take more risks.3. They take more risks.4. They make more mistakes.4. They make more mistakes.To improveTo improve1. Change your mind-set.1. Change your mind-set.2. Don’t wait for opportunity to knock.2. Don’t wait for opportunity to knock.3. Take the next step.3. Take the next step.

LISTENINGLISTENINGThe ear of the leader must ring with the voices The ear of the leader must ring with the voices

of the people. A good leader encourages of the people. A good leader encourages followers to tell him/her what he/she needs to followers to tell him/her what he/she needs to know, not what he/she want to hear.know, not what he/she want to hear.

The Law of Connection is leaders touching The Law of Connection is leaders touching hearts before they ask for a hand. Before you hearts before they ask for a hand. Before you can touch a heart, you must know what’s in it. can touch a heart, you must know what’s in it. You learn by listening.You learn by listening.

The purpose of listening is to connect and The purpose of listening is to connect and learn. learn.

Start listening not only for words, but also Start listening not only for words, but also feelings, meanings and undercurrents.feelings, meanings and undercurrents.

PASSIONPASSION No one can be successful unless you loveNo one can be successful unless you love Your work. If you look at the lives of effective leaders you will find that Your work. If you look at the lives of effective leaders you will find that

they often don’t fit into a stereotypical mold.they often don’t fit into a stereotypical mold. More than 50% of all CEOs of Fortune 500 companies had C or C- averages More than 50% of all CEOs of Fortune 500 companies had C or C- averages

in college.in college. Nearly 75% of all U.S. presidents were in the bottom half of their school Nearly 75% of all U.S. presidents were in the bottom half of their school

classes.classes. 50% of all millionaire entrepreneurs never finished college. Passion makes 50% of all millionaire entrepreneurs never finished college. Passion makes

it possible for people who might seem ordinary to achieve great things.it possible for people who might seem ordinary to achieve great things. Passion increases your will power.Passion increases your will power. Passion is the first step to achievement.Passion is the first step to achievement. Your desire determines your destiny. Weak desires bring weak results and Your desire determines your destiny. Weak desires bring weak results and

small fires creates little heat.small fires creates little heat. Passion makes the impossible possible. A leader with great passion and Passion makes the impossible possible. A leader with great passion and

few skills always outperforms a leader with great skills and no passion.few skills always outperforms a leader with great skills and no passion. People nowadays don’t sing, don’t dance, and don’t even commit sin with People nowadays don’t sing, don’t dance, and don’t even commit sin with

much enthusiasm. much enthusiasm.

POSITIVE ATTITUDEPOSITIVE ATTITUDEIf you believe you can, you can.If you believe you can, you can.1. Your attitude is a choice. Don’t allow 1. Your attitude is a choice. Don’t allow

your good attitude to deteriorate.your good attitude to deteriorate.2. Your attitude determines your actions.2. Your attitude determines your actions.Attitude is the criterion for success.Attitude is the criterion for success.3. Your people are a mirror your attitude. 3. Your people are a mirror your attitude.

Who you are is who you attract.Who you are is who you attract.4. Maintaining a good attitude is easier 4. Maintaining a good attitude is easier

than regaining one.than regaining one.

PROBLEM SOLVINGPROBLEM SOLVING You will face problems!You will face problems! Good problem solving ability demonstrate 5 qualities:Good problem solving ability demonstrate 5 qualities:

– 1. They anticipate problems. If you have leaders who will come only if they know 1. They anticipate problems. If you have leaders who will come only if they know there is a good road, you should not want them.there is a good road, you should not want them.

– 2. They accept the truth. People respond to problems in these ways: They refuse to 2. They accept the truth. People respond to problems in these ways: They refuse to accept them; they accept them and then put up with them, or they accept them and accept them; they accept them and then put up with them, or they accept them and try to make things better. Face up to the reality of any situation.try to make things better. Face up to the reality of any situation.

– 3. They see the big picture.3. They see the big picture.– 4.They handle one thing at a time. Richard Sioma has this advise: “Never try to 4.They handle one thing at a time. Richard Sioma has this advise: “Never try to

solve all the problems at once-make them line up for you one-by-one.solve all the problems at once-make them line up for you one-by-one.– 5. They don’t give up when you are in the valley.5. They don’t give up when you are in the valley.

TO Improve:TO Improve:– 1. Look for trouble.1. Look for trouble.– 2. Surround yourself with problem solvers.2. Surround yourself with problem solvers.– 3. Develop a method and use TEACH3. Develop a method and use TEACH

T ime-spent to discover the real issue.T ime-spent to discover the real issue. E xposure-find out what others have done.E xposure-find out what others have done. A ssistance-have your team study all angles.A ssistance-have your team study all angles. C reativity-brainstorm multiple solution.C reativity-brainstorm multiple solution. H it it-implement the best solution.H it it-implement the best solution.

RELATIONSHIPSRELATIONSHIPSIf you get along, they will go along.If you get along, they will go along.The most important single ingredient The most important single ingredient

in the formula of success is knowing in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people. People how to get along with people. People don’t care how much you know, until don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.they know how much you care.

• John C. MaxwellJohn C. Maxwell

SECURITYSECURITYYou can’t lead people if you need people.You can’t lead people if you need people.Insecure leaders have several common Insecure leaders have several common

traits.traits.1. They don’t provide security others.1. They don’t provide security others.2. They take more from people than they 2. They take more from people than they

give. give.3. They continually limit their best people.3. They continually limit their best people.4. They continually limit the organization.4. They continually limit the organization.

SELF-DISCIPLINESELF-DISCIPLINEIf you want to become a leader for If you want to become a leader for

whom self-discipline is an assetwhom self-discipline is an asset– 1. Develop and follow your priorities1. Develop and follow your priorities– 2. Make a disciplined lifestyle your goal 2. Make a disciplined lifestyle your goal – 3. Challenge your excuses3. Challenge your excuses– 4. Remove rewards until the job is done4. Remove rewards until the job is done– 5. Stay focused on results5. Stay focused on results

SERVANTHOODSERVANTHOODTo get ahead, put others first. The true To get ahead, put others first. The true

leader serves. Serve people.leader serves. Serve people.A true servant leaderA true servant leader

– 1. Puts others ahead of his own agenda1. Puts others ahead of his own agenda– 2. Possesses the confidence to serve2. Possesses the confidence to serve– 3. Initiate service to others3. Initiate service to others– 4. Is not position-conscious4. Is not position-conscious– 5. Serve out of love5. Serve out of love• How you treat others is really a reflection of How you treat others is really a reflection of

how we think about ourselves.how we think about ourselves.

TEACHABILITYTEACHABILITYTo keep leading, keep learning.To keep leading, keep learning.A leader needs to continue to grow A leader needs to continue to grow

because your growth determines because your growth determines who you are, who your are who you are, who your are determines who you attract: who you determines who you attract: who you attract determines the success of attract determines the success of your organization.your organization.

VISIONVISIONVision is everything for a leader.Vision is everything for a leader.Vision leads the leader.Vision leads the leader.

– 1. Vision starts within1. Vision starts within– 2. Vision draws on your history2. Vision draws on your history– 3. Vision meets others needs3. Vision meets others needs– 4. Vision helps gather resources4. Vision helps gather resources• Remember: A true valuable vision must have Remember: A true valuable vision must have

God in it. Only He knows your full capabilities.God in it. Only He knows your full capabilities.

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DR. ELFREDA A. LAKEY Administrator/FacilitatorDR. ELFREDA A. LAKEY Administrator/FacilitatorFirst Lady of the 6First Lady of the 6thth Episcopal District Episcopal District

PRESENTED BY:PRESENTED BY:– Leo Pinkett, Georgia North Region Lay Leo Pinkett, Georgia North Region Lay

Leader 6Leader 6thth Episcopal District (13 Episcopal District (13thth Connectional Lay Institute Louisville, Connectional Lay Institute Louisville, Kentucky 2005)Kentucky 2005)

– lpinkettace@yahoo.comlpinkettace@yahoo.com– www.myhomebusinesspays.com/lpinkettwww.myhomebusinesspays.com/lpinkett