INFLUENCE
Leadership is influence. To the extent we influence others, we lead them. Lord Montgomery implied this when he wrote, ‘Leadership is the capacity and will to rally men and women to a common purpose, and the character which inspires confidence.’ We could name many great people who did just that, whether they were military personnel, athletic coaches, political figures, business executives, salesmen, or spiritual statesmen. Influence best describes the effect of their lives. If I were asked to name some of the standard qualities or characteristics usually found among natural-born leaders, I would list: Enthusiasm, Inquisitiveness, Flexibility, Optimism, Independence, Sense of humor, Persistence, Friendliness, Discipline, Ambition, Adventurousness, Creativity, Competitiveness, Security, Practicality, Knowledge, Decisiveness, Aggressiveness, Insight, Integrity, Poise. None can deny that these are standard qualities found in “natural” leaders. But my question is: Are these qualities necessary in “spiritual” leaders too? Before you answer too quickly, I would refer you to some biblical leaders who would’ve done rather poorly on a “natural” leadership…
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