I am enjoying this book even though it is teaching me that my thoughts on leadership are wrong.
So here are some of the highlights that ‘pricked’ at my heart and mind:
Ch. 2 Charisma
One of the thoughts that John Maxwell brought out was to “put a ‘10’ on every person’s head”. I have to admit that there are times I fail to do this-not that I think I am better than them; but when someone has disappointed me (or with teenagers if they seem to be a ‘troublemaker’) I have drawn back from reaching out to and encouraging that person. So I have really worked on putting a 10 on each of the teens since I feel called to this ministry. They have to know that I value and love them and that I care about how their life is going.
Ch.3 Commitment
I really liked this chapter. We have to remember always that even if no one else sees what we do or hears what we say or think; that God sees, hears, and knows are thoughts. Mr. Maxwell's qualities on commitment were excellent 1) it starts in the heart, 2) it is tested by action, 3) it opens the door to achievement. Our actions will always speak louder than our words, and so many are watching.
Ch. 4 Communication
This area has always been a problem area for me. I have always lacked the self confidence to speak in front of others and I realize that it probably also has something to do with not being able to communicate and share my heart with others. When I try to share my heart I get emotional and seem to ramble. So this is definitely an area where I need to improve; and my goal for this quarter is also geared to improving relational and communication skills.
Ch. 5 Competence
I had no idea that Benjamin Franklin was so industrious. This chapter has caused me to reflect on my attitude - has it been ‘this is good enough’ or has it been ‘to do my best and to see each task as an opportunity to learn and grow’? I need to show up every day (or at every youth event) ready to give my very best. Regardless of how I feel or how my day has been; or what difficult task I may have before me. I must look for ways to keep learning, growing and improving; I cannot afford to ever think ‘I have arrived‘ or that my effort was ‘good enough‘.
It is amazing to me how these qualities intertwine with each other. For instance if I am comfortable just being good enough then have I forgotten that God knows my heart and thoughts. In other words my competence reflects my commitment. And also if I don't offer each student my best then do I truly value them. So again my competence and commitment reflect my charisma. And then to be able to communicate to each of them that I value them.
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