Lessons in Leadership

So I just finished reading John Maxwell’s “21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” again.  I read it about 8 years ago and I have to say that time has given me new insight. I have been so challenged by the book that I have also started reading “Leadership Gold”  and “25 Ways to Win with People” by John Maxwell.  What I have had to realize is that no matter were I am in my journey, I can alway improve… I can always grow.

There is an example for us to follow. I believe that Jesus was great at building relationships (i.e. – the disciples) and he was also an amazing leader. If I want to follow him, follow his example, then in turn I must strive to be better with people and be a better leader.

“Leadership is relational as much as it is positional. An individual who takes a relational approach will never be lonely.”  - John Maxwell

At this year’s leadership summit Bill Hybels issued a challenge to all the leaders in attendance to read just 30 minutes a day.  Read some for personnel growth or spiritual development. This is outside of you daily quiet time.  This is time set aside to learn, to grow, and to lead the hardest person to lead… yourself.