7 LeaderSHIFT Frustrations… Insights on Leadership and Influence

Oct 8, 2024

Lecture Notes: Leadership Discussion

Introduction

  • Speaker: Jonathan Pack
  • Context: Preparing for Bible study at The Bridge, reflecting on leadership for Clergy Appreciation Month
  • Celebrating 17 years at The Bridge with events and awards

Key Leadership Insights

Definition of Leadership

  • Influence vs. Position: Leadership is more about influence than holding a position or title (John Maxwell).
  • Everyone can exhibit leadership through influence, regardless of official roles.

Common Leadership Frustrations

  1. Repetition: Leaders often need to repeat teachings.

    • Repetition is necessary for reinforcing principles.
    • Aptitude to teach involves patience and consistency.

  2. Passion: Lack of passion does not imply quitting.

    • Sometimes duties finance the passions.
    • Commitment should stand beyond fluctuating emotions.

  3. Finding Help: Difficulty in assembling the right team.

    • Importance of training and repurposing existing resources.
    • Praying for teachable help rather than pre-made solutions.

  4. Continuous Challenges: "If it’s not one thing, it’s another."

    • Embrace challenges as part of leadership.
    • Gaining strength over time, not waiting for problems to disappear.

  5. Reaping the Unexpected: Receiving outcomes not sown by the leader.

    • Dismiss undeserved outcomes as crop failure.
    • Maintain expectations aligned with actions and principles.

  6. Financial Challenges: "When is the money going to come?"

    • Maximizing current resources can unlock future provisions.
    • Be mindful of associations that could misuse increased resources.

  7. Prioritizing Projects: Multiple visions at once.

    • Work on all visions simultaneously to some extent.
    • Allow God to determine which project to flourish first.

Final Thoughts

  • Leadership and Followers: Leaders should be both in authority and under authority.
  • Influence Beyond Titles: Influence can occur anywhere within an organization.

Call to Action

  • Share insights with other leaders who can benefit.
  • Check out the new e-book, "Seven Culture Killers," for further learning.

This discussion emphasizes embracing leadership challenges, focusing on influence, and dealing with common frustrations in leadership roles. It encourages leaders to maintain consistency, adapt to circumstances, and work collaboratively toward organizational goals. The lecture wraps up with a call to action to share these insights and advance personal and organizational development.