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Lecture4LDRS300-HP.pptxLDRS 300 Leadership as Service
Lecture #4
Todays Lecture
The Head of a Servant Leader.
EGO Factors – How a Servant Leader reacts to EGO.
Thinking like Jesus.
Vision, Mission, Values.
Teams.
T.E.A.M.
Group Dynamics; Form, Storm, Norm, Perform and Adjourn.
E.Q.U.I.P
Blessing
Unit 4: The Head of a Great Leader
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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2
Unit 4: The Head of a
Great Leader
EGO Factors Into Leader-Follower Relationships
But What happens when leaders and followers clash?
A servant-hearted leader + a servant hearted follower = results and relationship.
“The ideal relationship between leader and follower is characterized by mutual service and trust.
Creativity and learning can occur, blind spots can be uncovered and potential misunderstandings can be avoided.”
(Blanchard, Hodges & Hendry, p.201)
Clash of leader and follower
Video Link in the picture to
The beauty of conflict | Clair Canfield | TEDxUSU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55n9pH_A0O8
The three pillars of CONFLICT
1. When its about the dishes, its not about the dishes = What is the conflict really about?
2. We can get stuck - the seduction of justification. Am I trapped in believing I am blameless?
3. The art of speaking responsibly - like learning a new language. The solution requires:
Vulnerability, Ownership, Communication, Acceptance, Boundaries.
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Edging God Out can take over…
Pride
Mistrust
Hurt feelings
Misunderstandings
Fear
Triggers Anger
& Resentment
Undesirable Leader-Follower Patterns
A prideful leader + a prideful follower = Conflict and competition
Leader-Follower Relationships That Can Be Improved
Exalting God Only
Servant hearted leader + a prideful follower = Leadership
Leader models humility, but willing to enforce standards & withstand challenges.
Leader-Follower Relationships That Can Be Improved
Even as a follower we can have servant hearted leadership.
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A Prideful leader + a servant hearted follower = Leading UP
Follower is willing to risk negative response from leader in order to uphold principles.
Undesirable Leader-Follower Patterns
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A prideful leader + a prideful follower = Conflict and competition
A fearful leader + a fearful follower = isolation and paralysis
Leader-Follower Relationships That Can Be Improved
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1. Servant-hearted Leader + a fearful follower = Leadership
Leader remains patient and offers reassurance.
Leader-Follower Relationships That Can Be Improved
Even as a follower we can have servant hearted leadership.
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4. A Fearful leader + a servant-heart follower = Leading UP
A follower responds to the leader’s insecurities with humility and respect without forgoing principles.
Undesirable Leader-Follower Patterns
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A prideful leader + a prideful follower = Conflict and competition
A fearful leader + a fearful follower = isolation and paralysis
A prideful leader + a fearful follower = exploitation
Undesirable Leader-Follower Patterns
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A prideful leader + a prideful follower = Conflict and competition
A fearful leader + a fearful follower = isolation and paralysis
A prideful leader + a fearful follower = exploitation
A fearful leader + a prideful follower = manipulation
WHAT STYLE OF GREATNESS DO YOU WANT?
IF YOU WERE ABLE TO PLAN FOR YOURSELF A PATHWAY TO GREATNESS.
WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE?
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The heart and the head of leadership tells the world;
where you are going.
How you will get there.
what will guide you.
Before we look into what each of these are all about.
We need to establish which style of leadership we will follow.
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Our Natural way of leading.
Or
Jesus’ way of leading.
There are Two Natural Ways to Lead
Lord it Over Them
Subject your followers to your power.
Market share, financial clout, bigger army, or business.
Leaders subjugate their followers.
They don’t not like to deal with questions, dissention or critics.
Lord implies master/slave relationship.
They like to play god!
Exercise Authority
People are forced to follow them because of their position, not because of who they are as leaders.
They rely on titles, or a hierarchy of being a high official to exercise power over people.
Jesus offers a new way to lead.
Jesus Teaches a Better way to lead.
35 James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came up to him. “Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us.”
36 “What is it? I’ll see what I can do.”
37 “Arrange it,” they said, “so that we will be awarded the highest places of honor in your glory—one of us at your right, the other at your left.”
Two disciples ask Jesus for a favor.
They are wanting to have a place of authority in the new kingdom Jesus is establishing.
Sitting on either side of a leader meant you have position and power.
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Jesus Teaches a Better way to lead.
35 James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came up to him. “Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us.”
36 “What is it? I’ll see what I can do.”
37 “Arrange it,” they said, “so that we will be awarded the highest places of honor in your glory—one of us at your right, the other at your left.”
38 Jesus said, “You have no idea what you’re asking. Are you capable of drinking the cup I drink, of being baptized in the baptism I’m about to be plunged into?”
39-40 “Sure,” they said. “Why not?”
Jesus said, “Come to think of it, you will drink the cup I drink, and be baptized in my baptism. But as to awarding places of honor, that’s not my business. There are other arrangements for that.”
They thought they were ready for the job but were not at that time, Jesus knew they eventually would.
They both gave their lives for the sake of the message of the Gospel of Jesus in a future day.
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Jesus Teaches a Better way to lead.
35 James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came up to him. “Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us.”
36 “What is it? I’ll see what I can do.”
37 “Arrange it,” they said, “so that we will be awarded the highest places of honor in your glory—one of us at your right, the other at your left.”
38 Jesus said, “You have no idea what you’re asking. Are you capable of drinking the cup I drink, of being baptized in the baptism I’m about to be plunged into?”
39-40 “Sure,” they said. “Why not?”
Jesus said, “Come to think of it, you will drink the cup I drink, and be baptized in my baptism. But as to awarding places of honor, that’s not my business. There are other arrangements for that.”
41-45 When the other ten heard of this conversation, they lost their tempers with James and John. Jesus got them together to settle things down. “You’ve observed how godless rulers throw their weight around,” he said, “and when people get a little power how quickly it goes to their heads. It’s not going to be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave. That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve, not to be served—and then to give away his life in exchange for many who are held hostage.” (Mark 10: 35 – 45, The Message)
The other disciples were furious with the two brothers.
Mostly because they had asked before they did and because they did not want them to lord over them.
Jesus changes the paradigm and puts value in serving not power!
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Jesus’ Servant Leadership is an alternative way to lead.
Is Not;
Self serving servant-hood to enhance the opportunity for personal advancement or promotion.
A way of manipulating followers to do what you want them to do.
It Is;
A call from self-interest to serving others.
Move toward being a Steward of what has been given and honor trust by achieving greatness through serving others.
Jesus’ way is not being a weak Leader
Link to video in in the picture.
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Jesus is a powerful Leader in many different ways.
Jesus cleared the temple of unfair, greedy, and abusive behaviors. Mark (10:35-45, ESV)
Jesus taught with authority to the amazement of those listening. (John 4:32, ESV)
Even though He gave His life up to die on the cross on His own initiative, He had the power to take it up again. (John 10:18, ESV)
He healed sick people, raised Lazarus from the dead, made the blind to see, the deaf to hear, the lame to walk, fed 5,000 men with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish, and challenged the status quo.
His greatest accomplishment of saving us from our sin, will never be equaled. (1 Peter 2:24, ESV)
Jesus does all that and more while choosing to serve.
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WHAT STYLE OF GREATNESS DO YOU WANT?
Let me ask you again.
IF YOU WERE ABLE TO PLAN FOR YOURSELF A PATHWAY TO GREATNESS.
WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE?
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The heart and the head of leadership tells the world;
where you are going.
How you will get there.
what will guide you.
In becoming a great Servant Leader, we need to answer three critical questions:
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1. What is the VISION I have for my life? Not what will I do, but what will I be remembered for.
Will you leave this world a better place for being here?
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1. What is the VISION I have for my life? Not what will I do, but what will I be remembered for.
Will you leave this world a better place for being here?
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2. What is my MISSION in life? What is it that I meant to do while I am here on this earth?
How will I make my impact?
In what way will I leave this world a better place?
What will I be busy with?
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2. What is my MISSION in life?
What is it that I meant to do while I am here on this earth?
How will I achieve the Vision I have for my life?
How will I make my impact?
In what way will I leave this world a better place?
What will I be busy with?
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3. What are my VALUES? What are the key building blocks of what’s important to me that helps me make decisions to achieve my vision and fulfill my mission?
3. What are my VALUES? What are the key building blocks of what’s important to me that helps me make decisions to achieve my vision and fulfill my mission?
What is important to you?
What values do you hold in your heart to be most important?
Do you know what those values are?
Do you use them to make decisions on the future of your life?
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In answering these 3 Critical questions you too can become a great servant leader!
1. What is the VISION I have for my life? Not what will I do, but what will I be remembered for.
2. What is my purpose or MISSION in life? What is it that I meant to do while I am here on this earth to achieve my Vision?
3. What are my VALUES? What are the key building blocks of what’s important to me that helps me make decisions to achieve my vision and fulfill my mission?
Some Advice Worth Taking.
Before you rush off to set a Vision / Mission and what you value.
Listen to what those who have lived long lives have to say.
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Writing your own Personal Leadership Plan; P.L.P. = VALUES, VISION, and MISSION
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values
Proud adjective
feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated."a proud grandma of three boys"
synonyms: pleased (with), glad (about/at), happy (about/at/with), delighted (about/at/with), joyful (at), overjoyed (at/over), thrilled (at/about/by/with), well pleased (with), satisfied (with), gratified (at), content (at), appreciative (of) "Moira was a delight to her proud parents”
(of an event, achievement, etc.) causing someone to feel proud. "we have a proud history of innovation"
synonyms: pleasing, gratifying, satisfying, fulfilling, rewarding, cheering, heartwarming; More happy, good, memorable, notable, red-letter, glorious, splendid, wonderful, marvelous "it's a proud day for all of our workers”
Or - having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance."a proud, arrogant man »
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5 CORE VALUES.
Core “values are the beliefs you find most important (Blanchard, et al. 2016, p.130).”
We all have different Values based on how we see our world.
If you do not know what your 5 Core Values are then there you will have an opportunity to discover what they are this week.
If you have done work in the past of discovering your Values you may use them for the PLP Assignment.
Core Values List
Attached to the assignment.
You may add more to the list if something you value is not represented in this list.
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vision
Brings focus to your life.
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Definition of Vision
The power of seeing, foresight, imagination.
Vision is discovered not created.
It is what gets you up in the morning.
It’s where you are going.
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A Compelling Vision has Three Components:
Inspiring picture of the Future
Authenticity
Embedded in Values
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Vision –where are you heading?
Leading like Jesus involves understanding your calling and having vision for where you are headed in life grounded in values that shape and define you.
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Vision Answers The Question: “What would you like to achieve?”
Start with answering the question:
"If you could do anything with your life, what you do?”
Simon Sinek makes a very good point in this video I want you to understand.
Not everyone is like Steve Jobs, Jack Ma or Roya Mahboob - The 2020 Visionary Awards
(Roya Mahboob is a serial entrepreneur, CEO and President of Digital Citizen Fund, Digital Citizen Brew (Coffee & Tea) and EdyEdy. She focused on building #Digital Literacy for women and children in developing countries. And her personal goal for #Digital Literacy is to bridge the gap between education and job markets by offering practical online skills in her new company and platform EdyEdy for women and youth in developing countries. Roya Mahboob is also President and board member of the Digital Citizen Fund, with aims to increase women’s technological literacy and provide employment and educational opportunities for girls and children in developing countries like Afghanistan and sits on the Advisory Board of Forbes School of Business of Ashford University, Resolution Project, and the Global Thinkers Forum organization. About Silicon Valley Forum's Visionary Awards: Each year at the Visionary Awards, we honor industry leaders who have pioneered innovation and fostered the spirit of entrepreneurship, and whose unique vision continues to shape Silicon Valley. This is where legendary colleagues and past honorees come together to celebrate the spirit of innovation, and honor those who have made Silicon Valley synonymous with creativity and life-changing advancements in technology. The Visionary Awards celebrate leadership in technology, education, venture capital, and entrepreneurship; the caliber of each Honoree’s work—and their presence in their chosen fields—places the Award recipients among the brightest stars of Silicon Valley. Many of those attending have graced the pages of such publications as Fortune, Bloomberg, Wired, and Time, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-suI6d_VxX8 )
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VISION STATEMENT
Your Vision Statement is vital in helping those who follow you to know where you are heading and how they can align themselves in their relationship with you.
It tells you your purpose and reveals what you see the future to look like for you.
Show the video up to the 2 minute mark.
Your Vision becomes your why in life.
Encourage students to watch the rest of the video for more help on Vision.
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mission
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Create a Mission Statement
Your Mission Statement how you will achieve your Vision.
Your academic pursuits.
Your Career or Vocation.
The ways and means of realizing your Vision.
The path you plan to take.
Not everyone will have a clear single path but have many lanes which will help you achieve your Vision.
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Mission Statement
Your Mission Statement will help you clarify how you will achieve you VISION.
Think of your Mission Statement as the pathway you will take to get to your Vision.
What education, volunteer, career, or ministry will you engage in in order to reach or accomplish your Vision?
Personal Leadership Plan Explained.
Putting it All Together
We looked at VALUES and how they are a like a compass, they point us in the right direction.
We talked about VISION and where we are going.
We talked about MISSION and how we will accomplish our VISION.
Personal Leadership Plan
Assignment in Moodle DROPBOX.
Show the Word document i5 -SU2020-P.L.P.ASSIGNMENTLDRS300.
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Your Personal Leadership
Plan
Vision
Mission
Values
In leading great teams and organizations, we also need to answer these three critical questions:
In leading great teams and organizations, we also need to answer these three critical questions: 1. What is the VISION for our team/ organization?
In leading great teams and organizations, we also need to answer these three critical questions: 1. What is the VISION for our team/ organization? 2. What is the MISSION of our team/ organization?
In leading great teams and organizations, we also need to answer these three critical questions: 1. What is the VISION for our team/ organization? 2. What is the MISSION of our team/ organization? 3. What are our VALUES?
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1. What is the VISION for our team/ organization?
Not just what will we will do, but how will others take notice and remember us?
What makes our team/organization different from all the others?
How will our staff know where we are going without a clear VISION?
Without VISION those who are following won’t know where you are trying to go.
2. What is the MISSION of our team/ organization?
How will we achieve the VISION?
What are we going to do day to day, month to month, and year to year to accomplish our VISION?
3. What are our VALUES?
What are the key building blocks of what’s important to us that helps us accomplish our mission and move closer to achieving our vision every day?
Do we all agree upon and act upon these values?
Do these values guide our decision-making?
3. What are our VALUES?
What are the key building blocks of what’s important to us that helps us accomplish our mission and move closer to achieving our vision every day?
Do we all agree upon and act upon these values?
Do these values guide our decision-making?
What is important to your team?
What values do you hold in common to be most important?
Do you know what those values are?
Do you use them to make decisions on the future of the team?
In this picture there are common values for the youth of Europe.
If an employer does not realize and understand these common values, the company could suffer. HOW??
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In leading great teams and organizations, we need to answer these three critical questions:
1. What is the VISION for our team/ organization? Not just what will we will do, but how will others take notice and remembered us? How will our staff know where we are going? Will they too be onboard with the direction and course we have set?
2. What is the MISSION of our team/ organization? What is it that we are meant to do while here on this earth? How will we make a difference in the world?
3. What are our VALUES? What are the key building blocks of what’s important to us that helps us accomplish our mission and move closer to achieving our vision every day? Do we all agree upon and act upon these values? Do these values guide our decision-making?
What is important to your team?
What values do you hold in common to be most important?
Do you know what those values are?
Do you use them to make decisions on the future of the team?
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Leadership is about going somewhere.
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Leadership is about going somewhere. Effective leadership begins with a clear vision.
People need to be inspired with a VISION that speaks to the essence of what need to be done by them.
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Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
People loose their way when there is nothing or no one to keep to the vision.
That is why there is such a huge need in the world today for good servant leaders.
Servant Leaders with a Mission to achieve a Vision using Values important to them and their followers.
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We all start somewhere and we have each other to help us get to where we need to go
Either we have a Vision for others to follow us or we have caught the vision of someone else and serve that vision.
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TEAMS
ONCE THE VISION, MISSION AND VALUES HAVE BEEN STATED THE WORK OF BUILDING & DEVELOPING CAN BEGIN.
Why team?
Harvard Business says this about a team…
“a small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable”
(Wilkes, p. 215)
A team is a group of people bound together by a commitment to a shared VISION, MISSION, & VALUES.
Jesus had a team
Why did Jesus have
disciples?
JESUS came to begin a new way of living for all mankind.
“Mission continues when people are captured by it, equipped to do it and “teamed” to carry it on.
(Wilkes, p. 213)
Note: Before Jesus began His earthly Mission, He took time to focus Himself clearly on what the Vision and Mission.
Matthew 4: 1-11.
This takes place right after Jesus was baptized symbolizing the beginning of His earthly mission.
At the end of His 40 days of fasting and prayer, Jesus was tempted 3 times to turn away and go against what He was He knew He had to do proving He was beyond the reach of the evil one who tempted Eve in the garden of Eden.
Jesus did what we find most difficult to do, resist the temptation selfishness (Matthew 4:4), the temptation of putting something else in the place of God (Matthew 4:12), and not give in to the lure of power and prestige .
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All the aspects of Servant Leadership can be expressed in teams
Wilkes (1998) says “leadership of a team is the highest expression of servant leadership,( pp 217-218).”
Leaders are truly leading when they are serving the team by enabling each team member to do their part to achieve the Vision by staying true to the Mission and Values.
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Building a team: 4 steps
(T) Create a sense of Togetherness.
(E) Empower with authority and presence.
(A) Account for the mission and the team’s actions.
(M) Be a mentor.
T – create a sense of togetherness
Every team member has a place on the team.
Knowing each others strengths and weaknesses – everyone can think and act differently. Diversity is a strength to be managed not a weakness. (personality profiles help).
Teams form to reach a common goal together related to the overall mission of the organization.
Teams must have a purpose and reason for coming together.
Togetherness prevents the leader from working alone and keeps the EGO in check.
E– empower with authority and presence
Empowerment is giving power to those with the knowledge and knowledge to those with the power.
Jesus gave his disciples the authority of his name and the power of his presence to carry out their mission.
Spending time with people builds trust. Trust builds authority in ourselves and in those around us to carry out what we need to accomplish.
Empowerment is giving people the opportunities and resources to do a task.
Before the 1940 and the 2nd World War, women in America/Canada were not welcome in the factories and production plants.
When most of the able bodied men went off to war there was shortage of workers to build the planes. Tanks, guns & bullets for the soldiers.
Factories opened positions for women, and they rallied to the cause.
Showing not only could they do the job men normally did but did as well or better.
This changed the landscape of the workforce in the western world.
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A– account for the mission and the team’s actions
Empowerment and accountability go hand in hand. No group ever becomes a team until it holds itself accountable as a team.
Accountability gives you a sense of how well you are achieving your goals individually and collectively.
It requires a servant heart, humility and a willingness to serve one another, serve the mission and stay focused.
Teams that avoid accountability
Create resentment among team members who have a high standard of performance.
Resentment; “a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like.” (https://dictionary.cambridge.org)
Teams that avoid accountability
Create resentment among team members who have a high standard of performance.
Encourage mediocrity.
Teams that avoid accountability
Create resentment among team members who have a high standard of performance.
Encourage mediocrity.
Miss deadlines and deliverables.
Teams that avoid accountability
Create resentment among team members who have a high standard of performance.
Encourage mediocrity.
Miss deadlines and deliverables.
Place burden on leader to be sole source of discipline.
Teams that hold one another accountable;
Ensure that poor performers feel pressure to improve.
Identifies potential problems quickly by questioning one another’s approaches without hesitation.
Establishes respect among team members who are all held to the same high standards.
Speak openly and honestly to each other for the good of the team.
M– be a mentor
A mentor is a guide, someone who shows up along the way on one’s journey.
Leadership calls for more mature and experienced to show others the way.
Jesus mentored his disciples for three years. He taught through stories, eating meals together, journeys, teaching, always looking for ways to show them how to lead well.
Leaders need mentors too –don’t neglect your own growth and development!
Mentoring can happen in different forms.
No one person is able to do everything as a mentor.
People and Teams will need many mentors.
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“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.”
Steven Spielberg
TEAM
Bruce Tuckman – 5 Stages of Group Development
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5 Stages
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v =K8xdzBfX6x0
5 Stages Explained
Click on the link to watch the video.
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TEAM Dynamics – from video
Forming.
Direction needs to be set.
Storming.
Socializing and clash of personalities happens.
Can be draining on the group but with perseverance the group finds a balance.
Norming.
Members find productive ways to work together through the use of common values.
Patterns of work and systems evolve to create cooperation.
Performing.
A cohesive team emerges and everyone looks out for each other to reach the desired Vision and Mission.
Adjourning or Transforming.
5 STAGES of Group Dynamics at WORK in “LORD OF THE RINGS”
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v =ysWWGf8VsOg
Click on the link to watch the video.
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It is All About Your ATTITUDE
Be willing to engage, share your thoughts and listen actively.
Expect differences of opinions and value the conflict.
Let our Vision, Mission, and Values guide you.
Remember the BEING HABITS.
Accept and Abide in God’s Love.
Solitude.
Prayer.
Learning from the Bible
Value Supportive Community
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How do servant leaders serve their group?
We as servant leaders EQUIP THOSE WHO WE LEAD IN TEAMS
E – ENCOURAGE THEM TO SERVE
Q - QUALIFY THEM TO SERVE
U - UNDERSTAND THEIR NEEDS
I – INSTRUCT THEM
P – PRAY FOR THEM
(Wilkes,1998, pp.189-204)
ENCOURAGE – ONE OF THE DOING HABITS
QUALIFY – ALLOW THEM TIME AND TRAINING TO BE READY TO DO THE WORK ‘BACK SWING’
UNDERSTAND THEIR NEEDS – BY LISTENING WELL AND OBSERVING HOW THEY ARE DOING. TRAITS OF A SERVANT LEADER – LOVE LANGUAGE
INSTRUCT THEM – ALWAYS BE READY TO REMIND FOLLOWERS WHERE THEY ARE GOING AND WHAT IS EXPECTED – VISION & MISSION
PRAY FOR THEM – THIS ALL IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITH GOD’S HELP. A SERVANT LEADER KNOWS WHO TO CALL ON FOR HELP - GOD
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Encourage them
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Work on your awareness to notice when others are doing a great job.
To express gratitude, appreciation, and encouragement to your coworkers for their hard work, here are 50 examples of compliments for coworkers:
Having you on the team makes a huge difference.
You always find a way to get it done—and done well!
It’s really admirable how you always see projects through from conception to completion.
Thank you for always speaking up in team meetings and providing a unique perspective.
Your efforts at strengthening our culture are not unnoticed.
Fantastic work!
Even when the going gets tough, you continue to have the best attitude!
It’s amazing how you always help new employees get up to speed.
Wow! Just when I thought your work couldn’t get any better!
I couldn’t imagine working without you!
Your work ethic speaks for itself.
There’s no other way to say it: We’d be lost without you.
Thanks for always being willing to lend a hand.
The pride you take in your work is truly inspiring.
You’re so great to work with.
I am continually impressed by the results you produce!
Thank you for being so flexible.
It’s incredible how thorough your work is.
Your work ethic is out of this world!
You have an extremely healthy perspective.
You’re really good at cheering everybody up!
Is there anything you can’t do?!
You are one of the most reliable employees I’ve ever had.
Thank you for setting a great example for your coworkers.
Not everyone is as creative as you—I mean it!
It’s amazing how you’re always able to overcome any obstacle thrown your way.
Keep up the great work!
I was blown away by your contributions this week.
I really enjoy working with you.
You’re awesome!
Amazing job on that project—I really mean it.
You are an invaluable member of the team.
To be honest, I’m jealous of your talents.
I can’t believe how lucky I am to have a great employee like you.
You come up with fantastic ideas!
What’s your secret? Your output is impressive, to say the least.
Wow! Nice work.
Your work ethic is enviable.
I just wanted to let you know how much you mean to the team.
How did this place ever operate without you?!
I know I’ve been busy lately, but I just had to tell you what a great employee you are.
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Qualify them.
As much as it depends on you as a leader make sure those on your team are qualified to do the job being asked of them.
Make sure each person has the abilities, skills, and aptitude to do the work.
If they don’t, get them training or help so they can be successful.
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Understand them
Understanding requires listening to what your team is saying and find ways to serve the need not give a quick fix.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7LCTueQyKk
Click on the link to watch the video.
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Instruct them
Those who follow need to know where they are going and what is expected of them along the way. Clear communication is verified through assessments and reviews.
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Pray for them
You have been entrusted with a responsibility as a leader with the success of the team.
This is an enormous load and it is through praying we acknowledge our need as leaders for strength, wisdom and discernment to make the best choices.
Praying keeps us in the right mindset as servant leaders to follow Jesus and His ways.
Praying for your team shows where your heart is in respect to who is in control of everything.
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A prayer of Blessing
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