The Leader's Greatest Commodity
Webster’s: com·mod·i·ty: something useful or valued <that valuable commodity>; a good or service whose wide availability typically leads to smaller profit margins and diminishes the importance of factors (as brand name) other than price.
As Leaders, our God-given commodity is influence.
I. Maintaining a Passion for Our Work
Ecc 9:10 - "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest."
A. Do all for His Glory - I Corinthians 10:31
B. Remember Each Day is from the Lord - Psalms 118:24
C. Remember to Disengage - Exodus 20:10, Mark 6:31
II. Maintaining a Planned Calendar
Ecc 3:1 - "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
A. Balance Your Roles
B. Identify Your Top Weekly Priorities
C. Create Your Week at a Glance
D. Work on Your God-given Plan
E. Exercise Integrity at the Moment of Choice
III. Mentor Your Team Constantly
A. They Need Attention
B. They Need Acceptance
C. They Need Assistance (mentoring)
IV. Confront the Indifferent Team Member Effectively
Prov. 21:22 – “When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.”
A. Work through their supervisor
B. Confront kindly and professionally
C. Know what is non-negotiable
D. Be willing to endure hardship or slander
E. Document every meeting
V. Manage Yourself Daily
A. Maintain Your Personal Integrity
B. Maintain Your Personal Relationships