This version of 5 for Leadership is long on variety. There are posts on learning from mistakes, keys to followership, the necessity of the next meeting–or not, leadership reminders, and uncovering insecure leaders. There is something here for you.
The Naked Truth: How To Uncover An Insecure Leader “If you’ve ever worked with an insecure leader, you understand the problem of insecurity–and the damage it can do. The trick is to discover and intercept the warning signs of insecurity within yourself. It’s a necessary effort because, no matter how you think you are perceived on the outside, insecurity always shows.” Lolly Daskal on INC.
6 Foundations of Followership “As military members, we are commonly told our most marketable skill after retirement is leadership. Yet, as you progress through the ranks and attend various military colleges, we always seem to be looking to civilian authors and courses for lessons on leadership. What is the magic dust that makes military leaders great? The answer is simple…followership.” Chris R. Strickilin on the General Leadership blog
Do You Really Need To Hold That Meeting? “Although scheduling a meeting can be the right solution in many instances, it’s not always the best answer. I’ve come up with a decision tree to help you quickly determine if a meeting makes the most sense.” Elizabeth Grace Saunders on the HBR Blog
Some Gentle #Leadership Reminders Tanmay Vora gives us 19 quality leadership principles in a bitesize, memorable way. These will help you recalibrate and refresh your leadership.
Mea Culpa “Coming out of seminary, Kyle McClellan was considered a “five-talent minister.” In comprehending that term, think of a five-tool baseball star who hits for a high average, flashes plenty of home run power, runs fast on the bases, plays great defense, and throws with a cannon arm. If you’re old school, think Willie Mays. If you’re new school, think Mike Trout. When these players are young, observers often say they “can’t miss” becoming a hall-of-famer.” This post is a good summary of a book by Kyle McClellan on lessons learned from mistakes in pastoral ministry.
There are the 5 for this week. Enjoy.
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