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The Well-Formed Christian Leader from Nancy ’ s Perspective Foundations For Leadership Fall 2008 Prof. Kaak

Me, Myself, and Jesus “ Leadership is not so much about technique and methods as it is about � opening the heart. Leadership is about inspiration—of oneself and of others. Great leadership is about human experiences, not processes. Leadership is not a formula or a program, it is a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the hearts of others. It is an attitude, not a routine. ” - Lance Secretan, Industry Week, 10/12/9 “ It takes less time to do a thing right than to explain why you did it � wrong. ” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow "You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you � know how to follow, too. ” — Sam Rayburn

Vision "The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant. ” — Max DePree � Servant Leadership � The Relational Leadership Model � Purposeful � Inclusive � Empowering � Ethical � Process-oriented

Intention � To lead myself into better habits, reactions, and attitudes � To lead others to Christ by example � To become a business executive with integrity

Means � Following instinct for good intentions � Action over Procrastination � Patience, education, relation � Setting goals and accomplishing tasks � Solitude over loneliness

Salt and Light � Salt = to impact, improve, effect, and influence � Light = purpose, an example, representation, responsibility, talent/strengths ( “ this is my light, what light do you shine? ” ), Christ within you, identity, personality

Challenge I challenge you to be a highly effective person. Live a life of example. Be the leader you would want to follow. Strive for humility. Use your strengths. Embrace your weaknesses. Accept change. Accept that you cannot do everything. Above all, keep God first.