Monthly Archives: March 2006

I want to give a quick book recommendation on leadership. Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in California wrote a solid book called The Book on Leadership that takes readers through Paul’s final missionary journey and extrapolates twenty-six leadership … Continue reading →

I think I’ve given a decent summary of what good leadership looks like. I’m sure that there are other qualities one can think of that factor into good leadership. I haven’t attempted to come up with the single definitive list … Continue reading →

Good leadership does not see leadership as an end in itself. Instead, it finds its mission, its reason for existence, in people. Far from seeing leadership as an opportunity to wield the heavy instrument of authority, good leaders see it … Continue reading →

The very essence of worldly leadership is arrogance. Those who are in charge are proud of it. So many in the world see their position of leadership as something they attained, something they achieved, and which their reputation depends upon. … Continue reading →

Good leadership should move people. One doesn’t lead for the sake of doing so. We lead people to better people, to bring change, to engage what has fallen victim to inertia. Leaders are by definition those who motivate others to … Continue reading →

Yesterday I covered the idea that good leadership is thoughtful. I covered the idea that thoughtfulness is two-sided. It is able to both plan for the future and react well in the moment. This balance is not easily achieved, but … Continue reading →

Good leadership mixes together a combination of qualities. Do not be fooled into thinking that it depends upon the exercise of one trait or another. It is not simply courage. It is not simply truth-driven. It is a blending of … Continue reading →

The first two parts of this series touched on two attributes that guys are generally quick to claim: ethical/moral belief and courage. Though they erode in the current day, these values are still prized by many men. It strikes me, … Continue reading →

A quick interruption in the series on leadership. That will resume tomorrow morning. Those of you who are huge NCAA Tournament fans should be aware of an incredible offering from CBS Sports. If you go to the NCAA sports website … Continue reading →

The first post on leadership dealt with the necessity of a principial foundation. One who would lead well must possess strong moral and ethical principles that will inform and motivate his leadership. The uppermost set of principles, it was argued, … Continue reading →