Category: Christian Leadership

Why do you get out of bed in the morning? What is your life purpose? I suspect that many of us put more effort into planning our Thanksgiving vacation than we do in thinking about the destiny of our earthly journey.

Several years back, I took some time to explore my personal “Mission Statement.” As a HR professional, I helped organizations develop their vision and mission statements on several occasions…but the thought never crossed my mind that I should have my own personal mission…

Through a process facilitated by the Franklin Planner’s Mission Statement Builder (which is now an on-line tool available on the FranklinCovey site), I came out with my personal mission – “To be a Leader wherever I am and improve Leadership wherever I go”. Like many mission statements, those words may not seem much to you…but for me, they provide clarity about the types of opportunities I should pursue. More importantly, my personal mission gives me a reason not to pursue some opportunities!

Week 48 of the NIV Leadership Bible focuses on Purpose & Passion—keys to greater leadership.

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The main goal for Out of This World Leaders is to reflect Jesus Christ in their own lives…and the character trait that best enables us to do that is humility.

Contrary to popular opinion, humility is not a matter of weakness or passivity; from a Biblical point of view, it is a disciplined strength and other-centered power. I appreciate C.S. Lewis’ perspective–echoed by Rick Warren (pictured above)–when they said, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.”

Week 47 of the NIV Leadership Bible focuses on the importance of Humility to leadership. Take a stroll with me to learn from King Solomon, Paul’s perspective of Jesus’ example, and the early church’s desert monks!

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