In this clip, John Maxwell describes the significant role leaders play in the lives of others, for better or worse. John shares what he describes to be the first step of leadership – intentionally adding value to people.
A Leader’s Job
Month: August 2018
El trabajo de un líder
In this clip, John Maxwell describes the significant role leaders play in the lives of others, for better or worse. John shares what he describes to be the first step of leadership – intentionally adding value to people.
Willow Creek Association Announces Independent Investigation
On, Sunday, August 5, the New York Times released an article accusing Bill Hybels of sexual sin and abuse of power against a former executive assistant. Let us be clear, the behavior Bill has been accused of is reprehensible. For many weeks we have been working together with Willow Creek Community Church in seeking an independent investigation as requested by the victims to examine any and all accusations made and any others in the future.
We will be announcing more details at The Global Leadership Summit about the formation of an advisory council made up of external Christian leaders from across the United States who will oversee an independent investigation. We have been working for several weeks in forming this council. They will have full autonomy and authority to conduct this investigation. Furthermore, an outside anonymous donor has come forward to completely cover the cost of this investigation to ensure there is no undue influence on the process and the conclusions. We continue to trust God to be our Guide through this painful season as we seek truth and justice.
Bill’s engagement with the Summit and Willow Creek Association was completely severed in early April. He has had no involvement in the 2018 Summit or Willow Creek Association since, and there is no path for him to return.
Ep 030 Juliet Funt with Kim Simios
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Is your workday weighed down by unproductive busyness, endless emails and unnecessary meetings? Do you move from one project to another with no space for thoughtfulness and reflection? In this episode, productivity expert Juliet Funt discusses her concept of WhiteSpace, the strategic pause between activities that is both recuperative and constructive. She explains why we often feel paralyzed by the pace of our workdays and shares a number of practical tips we can use to reclaim productivity and build WhiteSpace into our days.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- WhiteSpace is a strategic pause between activities. Whitespace is both recuperative and constructive.
- Tolerated Misery: Most workers today feel helpless to attack the problem of unproductive busyness.
- Some people see busyness as a badge of honor.
- Addressing the problem of busyness doesn’t feel urgent.
- Thoughtfulness is an unfamiliar value.
- Most companies waste $1 million for every 50 people in their organization due to unproductive busyness.
- Hallucinated Urgency: People need to learn the difference between true urgency vs. imagined urgency.
- The Time Sensitivity Metric
- 1) Not time sensitive
- 2) Emotionally time sensitive
- 3) Tactically time sensitive
- Senior leaders need to be aware that their communication will often seem urgent to others simply due to their position in the organization.
- How to Create WhiteSpace
- Take time to observe and understand the culture of busyness in your organization.
- Look for a comprehensive solution that addresses both behavior and mindset.
- Tactics:
- Know the difference between “2D vs. 3D” communication
- Become aware of “SBH—Shouldn’t Be Here” activities
- Cut down on email by keeping a “Yellow List” of topics that can be covered in a quick meeting
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
- On a scale of 1-5, how relevant are the topics of “unproductive busyness” and “WhiteSpace” to your current work and home life? 1 = Not at All Relevant, 5 = Extremely Relevant
- Juliet described several WhiteSpace tactics to help us reclaim productive time in our lives. Identify one to try today.
- Time Sensitivity Metric
- 2D vs. 3D Communication
- Identify SBH activities
- Keep a Yellow List
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
The Global Leadership Summit
Free 3-Session WhiteSpace Module
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Juliet Funt
WhiteSpace At Work
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Ernst & Young (EY)
The Global Leadership Summit
700+ Leaders Representing 130 Countries Gather to Receive Vision of Hope
What do you get when you combine:
- A family reunion,
- A strong dose of vision-casting,
- A fresh approach to strategy development,
- And a timely infusion of encouragement?
You get the Global Leadership Summit International Partner Meeting, which takes place each year on the Tuesday and Wednesday immediately prior to the GLS itself. The GLS International Partner Meeting sees more than 700 leaders from 130 countries take part in these dynamic, energy-filled sessions.
A Family Reunion
The first reason many of these partners make the commitment to attend these meetings is out of a genuine sense of deep relationship with many of their GLS colleagues from around the world. Though separated by distance and culture, these leaders are united by their passion to see the GLS fulfill its vision; “Helping Christians grow their leadership to maximize Kingdom impact.”
Each leader who attends carries a particular role in the development of the GLS in their country or region. But regardless of the specific role, and regardless of what part of the world they come from, their passion to see their communities impacted through the development of leadership creates a powerful bond.
And for these two days before the Summit, they have the chance to forge these bonds into long-lasting relationships.
A Strong Dose of Vision-Casting
They see a picture of how the GLS can impact lives, communities, and even their entire country.
“Vision leaks” is a leadership axiom that inspires many of these leaders to take 14 hour plane rides for these meetings.
In the vast majority of cases, those who lead the GLS movement in their country do so as a volunteer. What compels them to offer their time and energy to this movement is a strong sense of vision. They see a picture of how the GLS can impact lives, communities, and even their entire country.
But with the daily responsibilities of life always pressing in on them, it is necessary to take time each year to “refill their vision buckets”. During these two days of meetings, people such as WCA president Tom De Vries and President emeritus Gary Schwammlein will cast a compelling vision as to where the GLS is going in the future.
And these GLS leaders always come way inspired to carry the GLS banner forward yet again.
A Fresh Approach to Strategy Development
“If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep getting what you’ve always gotten.”
That well-known quote gets to the heart of a key component of the GLS International Partner Meetings. A great deal of time is carved out during these days for the leaders to roll up their sleeves and to learn new ways to position the GLS for maximum impact.
Much of this comes by the way of sharing of best practices and through case studies. There’s something powerful about seeing a leader from Barbados sharing with a room of 700 leaders how they radically increased the visibility of the Summit in their country through creative promotional strategies. There’s something exciting about seeing a leader from Bangalore, India sharing how they leveraged digital technology to spread the message of the GLS to thousands of leaders who would otherwise have been unreached.
These leaders come to learn. And at the Partner Meeting, they come away with ideas they can implement the moment they get home.
A Timely Infusion of Encouragement
But for a few days we know we can perhaps lift their spirits and give them a sense of hope.
Some of these leaders come from parts of the world where disease and natural disasters are an everyday part of life.
They come to the Partner Meeting for encouragement.
Some of these leaders come from parts of the world where political or religious oppression is rampant.
They come to the Partner Meeting for encouragement.
Joni Eareckson Tada encourages international guests at the 2017 Partner Meeting
We are all-too aware that during these few days they have here are a temporary reprieve from sometimes overwhelming challenges at home. And we know that once they arrive back home, they will often face the most daunting challenges imaginable.
But for a few days we know we can perhaps lift their spirits and give them a sense of hope.
When we see them leave with a renewed sense of resolve and a new lightness in their spirits, we know that this has been accomplished.
Pulling off these meetings is an enormous undertaking. It takes a hardworking, dedicated team months of preparation to pull all of this together. But when we see the GLS continue to grow and to flourish around the world, we know it is all worthwhile.
3 Reasons It’s Ok To Keep Your Head In The Clouds
What’s your biggest dream?
If you struggle to answer, it’s about time you start dreaming again!
Dreaming places you on the verge of birthing your best idea, your best self, your greatest triumph.
Dreaming places you on the verge of birthing your best idea, your best self, your greatest triumph.
Indeed, allowing ourselves to dream, and dream big, puts us on the path to our greater purpose. As C.S. Lewis famously wrote, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
It’s a staggering fact that only six percent of us will get to participate in the careers we dreamed of when we were younger. But we can reverse this trend in all areas of our lives by keeping our thoughts positive, passionate and powerful.
Here are three reasons why today is the perfect day to dream big and keep your head in the clouds:
1) Our dreams inform our actions.
Working every day is a grind—even in a job you enjoy. The antidote to a mind-numbing routine comes by keeping inspiration at our fingertips. When you have downtime, keep your thoughts occupied with your dreams, goals and wishes for yourself. Researchers have found that seeing positive, powerful images actually improves our “performance in tasks that require behavioral carefulness.” Place quotes and pictures around your desk and at home that spark creativity and give rise to your dream. Use your computer and phone backgrounds to emit powerful, consistent messages about the life you deserve and then take concrete steps toward your goals.
2) Fear cannot reach such altitudes.
Keeping our heads in the clouds, or rather keeping our thoughts elevated toward becoming our best selves, requires consistent practice. The new business owner who questions himself daily, for example, wringing his hands in fear of failure, straps fear in the driver’s seat. He’s not birthing his dream but rather his despair. This fear, however brief, causes immediate physical reactions; it activates the flight or fight response in the region of our brain called the amygdala. Operating from fear invites negativity.
Even the smallest step forward gets us closer to the birth of something momentous. Fear cannot reach such heights!
3) Our children will learn that the sky’s the limit.
Let’s show our kids that the sky’s the limit—not with empty words, but with our actions.
Researchers have found that our upbringing directly impacts the choices we make, well into our own retirement years. The patterns learned early hold the most weight, so let’s teach our children how to birth their own greatness.
Let’s show our kids that the sky’s the limit—not with empty words, but with our actions.
When they see us taking classes at night to change our career, they notice. When they see us acting positively and proud to pay our bills, not hanging our heads and complaining about the cost of everything, they notice. Our actions and feelings directly influence our children’s behavior. Your current transformation makes real the potential of their dreams.
Keep your head in the clouds as you live each day, led by your passion and guided by your inner vision.
Be a dreamer!
Birth your best self as all good things await!
This article was originally posted on www.TDJakes.com.
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Resilience is our ability to overcome hardship. It’s a muscle you have to build.
Chicago Pastors Weigh in Why They’re Hosting the Summit
Mark Elfstrand, host of “Let’s Talk” on AM1160 radio interviews two pastors with churches in the Chicagoland area, both of them serving as host sites of The Global Leadership Summit 2018.
Darrell Cloud at Compass Church and Steve Story at Windy City Church in Chicago, weigh in on how the Summit has had an impact on their lives and how attending the Summit at a host site can offer unique networking and learning benefits to stretch your leadership.
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Figure out why you are doing the work you are doing.
The Best Advice I Received as a Young Leader
Brad Lomenick recounts the best leadership advice he received when he was in his 20s.
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