12 ways to know if you are a leader
I’ve got this material from our nationwide leader’s retreat at CCT, Tagaytay where in we tackled how one can be an influential yet spiritual leader. In our church, we call our small groups as “Discipleship group” AKA D-group. In my case, I have learned so many things about this material and I pray that you can create a distinction between a religious perfectionist and a spiritual leader.
12 ways to know if you are a leader
Source: Michael Hyatt, International Conference
“ You've heard it at conferences. You've read it in books. Everyone is a leader. Do you believe in this? I don’t. Several years ago, I read a post by Tony Morgan called “Ten Easy Ways to know if you’re Not a Leader.” I took that list, and then inverted and expanded it.
Here are twelve ways to know if you’re a leader:
1. You long to make a difference.
2. You’re discontent and dissatisfied with the status quo.
3. You’re not waiting on a bigger staff or more resources to accomplish your vision.
4. You’re dreams are so big they seem impossible.
5. You acknowledge what is but inevitably ask “What could be?”
6. You realize that you don’t have to be in charge to have significant influence.
7. You foster unity by bringing people together and encouraging dialogue.
8. You refuse to blame others for your circumstances and take responsibility for finding solutions.
9. You are quick to say, “I messed up. Here’s what I am going to do to fix the problem I created.”
10. You value relationships more than tasks.
11. You walk your talk – not perfectly but sincerely and intentionally.
12. You are a learner. You read, listen to podcast attend conferences, and ask other leaders lots of questions.
If this sounds like you, congratulations! You are a leader – or well on your ways to becoming one. Leadership is not about experience, education, or talent. It’s about choosing to lead. That’s where it begins.
