Tag: Leadership Qualities

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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For Week 43 of 2014, the NIV Leadership Bible focuses on the importance of Self-Control to a leader’s success.

In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, we read how the apostle Paul understood the importance of discipline and self-control. He trained for his daily spiritual journey like a world-class athlete. Why? Because he wanted to reach the finish without being disqualified. Like a runner during the course of the race, he didn’t stagger from one lane to another. Instead, he stayed focused on the finish line and ran a disciplined race toward the end. Similarly, like a boxer, Paul absorbed powerful blows without falling down. He built up stamina, so he held out for the final rounds…

Out of This World Leaders need to cultivate this same kind of fitness. Identify the habits you need to build into your life, so you can lead effectively—habits such as physical fitness, balance between work and home, financial and personal accountability, and proactivity in the workplace. Lace up your shoes, and get going!

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