In Developing a Leader, Susan Ashford and D. Scott DeRue point out, “World-wide surveys of senior executives and human resource professionals indicate that up to 70% of North American employers experience a dearth of leadership talent.” So, where do qualified leaders come from? Ashford and DeRue’s research points out that “senior managers are often portrayed as responsible for identifying and nurturing high-potential leadership talent. Yet, nowhere in this equation is the individual’s responsibility for taking ownership over his or her own development as a leader…which is ironic considering that over 70% of leadership development occurs as people go through the ups and downs of challenging, developmental experiences on the job.”
Let’s see what we can learn from the devotions found in week 50 of the NIV Leadership Bible, which focus on Leader Qualifications. In these devotions, we specifically see God’s standards for leadership and Paul’s advice to Timothy.
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