Defining Leadership = Success

By Charles Scott
The PCG cannot afford mediocre leaders. Each of us must be committed to become the servants that God has ordained that we develop into. Here are some key areas for evaluation of ourselves and others, and teaching for the leaders of the next generation:

1. Adaptability – Leaders must quickly adjust to change. Leaders are the ones in charge of implementation. Adaptable leaders are willing to embrace a change operationally even if they are not yet ready to do so emotionally.
2. Discernment – Leaders understand the real issues. Good leaders cut through the clutter to see the real issues. A smart person believes only half of what he hears, but a truly smart leader knows which half to believe!
3. Security – Leaders find identity in Jesus Christ, not a position or title. John Maxwell wrote in 360 Degree Leaders, “Effective 360º leaders are secure enough in who they are to not worry about where they are. Instead of focusing on reaching a position, they focus on reaching their potential.”
4. Service – Leaders (Godly leaders) gain fulfillment in serving everyone. A servant leader serves the mission and leads by serving those on mission with him or her. It has been well said, “The true measure of leaders is not the number of people who serve them but the number of people they serve.”
5. Maturity – Leaders put the team before self. A mature leader sees beyond his or her personal vantage point and has the courage to make sacrifices which advance the team.
6. Communication – Leaders link communication to all levels of the organization.
7. Resourcefulness – Leaders find creative ways to make things happen. We seldom, if ever, have all the answers, but leaders should always have the imagination to create solutions to whatever problems we may be facing.