Increase your influence by encouraging excellence.
“Whatever is true, . . . noble, . . . right, . . . pure, . . . lovely, . . . admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Phil. 4:8-9 NIV)
Encourage excellence by your example:
1. Acknowledge publicly the excellent work of others.
2. Be the leader you would want to follow. Others will follow the leader’s example (good or bad).
3. Praise others’ hard work to be a leader who is loved.
What’s one excellent thing one of your leaders exemplified? (Comment each week to receive a FREE GIFT at the end of the summer!)
One of my most influential leaders was my college choir director. He showed me the role of the choir director (leader) as a “benevolent dictator”. I try to hold fast to that image of a kind, yet demanding leader; one who expects much of his choir members, but who asks for it in a kind manner.
People do tend to rise to the level of their leader’s expectation. Thx for the reminder, Patty!
My leader makes me feel valued, as a person, as well as for my ideas and contributions. It keeps me enthused and willing to continue to do my best.
When someone makes you feel valued that is a gift indeed! Great point, Marilyn!
Great 90-word post, Laura! In response to your final question, one quality I’ve seen in several of the younger women who are emerging in our ministry is the willingness to just JUMP in and DO something to help bring the next event to completion. Their “Sure, I can do that!” attitude was so refreshing, instead of waiting to be asked, begged, or persuaded to take on a responsibility. Their spirit of volunteerism was fabulous and they served with real joy.
What a great word about the next generation! We need to do all we can to equip them to step into leadership…just as someone did for us!