Executive leadership must be founded upon rightly oriented self-leadership. But that doesn’t mean success originates with you, the pastor, or the president of the company. It centers on God.
Justin Irving, Professor of Leadership at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, says organizational heads must rightly prioritize God in their personal lives before they can most effectively lead others in their professional lives.
Six Questions for Leaders
Spiritual Dimension
Are you prioritizing your relationship with God?
Emotional Dimension
Do you know what your emotions tell you about your approach to life and leadership?
Relational Dimension
Do you have mentors and coaches who support you in your role as a leader?
Physical Dimension
Do you regularly find time to eat, rest well, and exercise appropriately?
Intellectual Dimension
Are you making time to read, learn, reflect, and think creatively?
Practical Dimension
Who most often manages your time: you or the tyranny of the urgent?
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Executive Director, Kentucky Baptist Convention