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Character verses Capacity

Character verses Capacity. Understanding Influence. BEING A LEADER.

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Character verses Capacity

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  1. Character verses Capacity Understanding Influence

  2. BEING A LEADER “…leadership occurs any time one attempts to influence the behavior of an individual or group, regardless of the reason. So even denying a role or walking away from one has an effect on out comers and therefore exercises a form of influence…clearly none of us can avoid leadership altogether. We all influence others. We can’t escape it.” The Ascent of a Leader by Thrall, McNicol, McElrath

  3. CAPACITY LADDER Discover what I can do

  4. CAPACITY LADDER Develop my Capacity Discover what I can do

  5. CAPACITY LADDER Acquire title or Position Develop my Capacity Discover what I can do

  6. CAPACITY LADDER The capacity ladder reflects what we do! Individual Potential Acquire title or Position Develop my Capacity Discover what I can do

  7. CAPACITY LADDER What’s the danger and pitfalls of developing one’s capacity without character formation? Individual Potential Acquire title or Position Develop my Capacity Discover what I can do

  8. CAPACITY LADDER “A leader whose ministry skills outstrips his character formation will eventually falter.” Dr. J. Robert Clinton Individual Potential Acquire title or Position Develop my Capacity Discover what I can do

  9. Six Criteria Common Among Leaders That Do Not Finish Well: • Stop listening and growing (Proverbs 19:20)

  10. Six Criteria Why Leaders Do Not Finish Well • Stop listening and growing (Proverbs 19:20) • Stop living by convictions (Psalms 119:105; Rom. 14:22a)

  11. Six Criteria Why Leaders Do Not Finish Well • Stop listening and growing (Proverbs 19:20) • Stop living by convictions (Psalms 119:105; Rom. 14:22a) • Stop walking in their awareness of their influence and destiny (II Corinthians 2:15,16; 3:2-4)

  12. Six Criteria Why Leaders Do Not Finish Well • Stop listening and growing (Proverbs 19:20) • Stop living by convictions (Psalms 119:105; Rom. 14:22a) • Stop walking in their awareness of their influence and destiny (II Corinthians 2:15,16; 3:2-4) • Lose their once vibrancy for the Lord (Rev. 2:2-4)

  13. Six Criteria Why Leaders do Not Finish Well • Stop listening and growing (Proverbs 19:20) • Stop living by convictions (Psalms 119:105; Rom. 14:22a) • Stop walking in their awareness of their influence and destiny (II Corinthians 2:15,16; 3:2-4) • Lose their once vibrancy for the Lord (Rev. 2:2-4) • Fail to leave behind ultimate contributions (Luke 12:16-21)

  14. Six Criteria Why Leaders do Not Finish Well • Stop listening and growing (Proverbs 19:20) • Stop living by convictions (Ps. 119:105; Rom. 14:22a) • Stop walking in their awareness of their influence and destiny (II Corinthians 2:15,16; 3:2-4) • Lose their once vibrancy for the Lord (Rev. 2:2-4) • Fail to leave behind ultimate contributions (Luke 12:16-21) • Attractiveness of character wanes(Colossians 1:10) Leadership in the Nineties: Six Factors to Consider by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

  15. CHARACTER LADDER Trust God & Others With Me Our ability to trust lies deep within our own character. We trust God first and then others. Proverbs 3:5,6

  16. CHARACTER LADDER Choose Vulnerability Being vulnerable is deeper than being transparent. The latter is selective, the former reveals all. Psalm 32:1-5 Trust God & Others With Me Our ability to trust lies deep within our own character. We trust God first and then others. Proverbs 3: 5,6

  17. CHARACTER LADDER Allowing truth to be our mirror to evaluate ourselves honestly before God, self and others, even if it hurts! Psalm 15:1,2 Align with Truth Choose Vulnerability Being vulnerable is deeper than being transparent. The latter is selective, the former reveals all. Psalm 32:1-5 Trust God & Others With Me Our ability to trust lies deep within our own character. We trust God first and then others. Proverbs 3: 5,6

  18. CHARACTER LADDER Pay the Price A willingness to do what it takes to grow your character. Eph. 4:15 Allowing truth to be our mirror to evaluate ourselves honestly before God, self and others, even if it hurts! Psalm 15:1,2 Align with Truth Choose Vulnerability Being vulnerable is deeper than being transparent. The latter is selective, the former reveals all. Psalm 32:1-5 Trust God & Others With Me Our ability to trust lies deep within our own character. We trust God first and then others. Proverbs 3: 5,6

  19. CHARACTER LADDER Discover My Destiny God’s divine design for you. Ephesians 2:10 A willingness to do what it takes to grow your character. Eph. 4:15 Pay the Price Allowing truth to be our mirror to evaluate ourselves honestly before God, self and others, even if it hurts! Psalm 15:1,2 Align with Truth Choose Vulnerability Being vulnerable is deeper than being transparent. The latter is selective, the former reveals all. Psalm 32:1-5 Trust God & Others With Me Our ability to trust lies deep within our own character. We trust God first and then others. Proverbs 3: 5,6

  20. “Fifth rung leaders are those who found relationships and environments of grace that would honor their capacities while nurturing their character.” The Ascent of a Leader by Thrall, McNicol, McElrath

  21. WORLD’S PERSPECTIVEThe end justifies the means—that just doing your job, no matter what, under the right circumstances, may get you where you want to go.

  22. GOD’S PERSPECTIVE“For not from the east or from the west and not from the wilderness comes lifting up, But it is God who executes judgment, putting down one, and lifting up another.” Psalm 75: 6,7 (ESV)

  23. “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” Helen Keller

  24. REMEMBER: Leaders That Finish Well… • Keep listening and growing (Proverbs 19:20) • Hold to living by convictions (Ps. 119:105; Rom. 14:22a) • Walk in awareness of the influence you have and your destiny (2 Cor. 2:15-16; 3:2-4) • Be steadfast in your vibrancy for the Lord (Rev. 2:2-4) • Be careful you are not living on past contributions or success (Luke 12:16-21) • Allow the attractiveness of your character to reflect Christ (Colossians 1:10) • Be vulnerable as you trust in God and others in leadership (Proverbs 3: 5-6)

  25. CAPACITY vs CHARACTER Discover My Destiny Individual Potential Pay the Price Acquire title or Position Align with Truth Develop my Capacity Choose Vulnerability Discover what I can do Trust God & Others With Me

  26. CAPACITY vs CHARACTER Env I ronment of Grace Discover My Destiny Re lationships of Grace Attain God-designed potential The integration of both ladders. Pay the Price Acquire positions that match me Align with Truth Develop my capacity in team Choose Vulnerability Discover what I can do with God Trust God & Others With Me

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