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March, 1996: Volume 9, Number 1



A resource for Christian educators

Minute Motivator
by Dave Wiebe

Ideabank is aimed at leaders! So what is effective leadership? According to Marshall Loeb, Fortune’s editor at large, it’s the following:

Leading isn’t managing: Managers manage things; leaders lead people. Leaders have a sense of purpose: They focus on achieving goals. Leaders have courage: Their decisions aren’t always popular. Leaders are forceful: They clearly express their viewpoint. Leaders are consistent: It inspires trust and confidence. Leaders are truthful: They tell the truth even when it hurts. Leaders don’t try to “do it all:” They concentrate on a few “big themes.” Leaders accept others’ ideas: Ideas don’t have to be original with them. Leaders are made, not born: Leadership stems from experience. Leaders are surrounded by achievers: They are energized by quality people.

Great checklist or what!? It inspired me, so I pass the list on to you. Lead on!

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