Tag: Leadership Skills

Few things are more important to Out of This World Leaders than Vision. That’s the focus of the NIV Leadership Bible’s 45^th Week. In my last blog post covering Maxwell’s 17 Laws of Teamwork, Law #7 is “Law of the Compass,” which says that vision gives team members direction and confidence.

Leaders have to see things others don’t. Their vision must transcend the “what’s now?” and enter into the “what’s next?” Seeing “what’s next” sets leaders apart.

In his book Visionary Leadership, Burt Nanus writes, “Vision is central to leadership. It is the indispensable tool without which leadership is doomed to failure.”

But is your team’s Vision your responsibility alone? Click here to learn more.

photo credit: Paul Ealing 2011 DSCN8039c The Blue Planet Orchestra. Cadogan Hall. 1st July 2017 via photopin (license)

According to a popular story, a great orchestra gathered to rehearse with the celebrated conductor Sir Michael Costa. As the music reached a crescendo, every instrument played—except for one. Distracted, the piccolo player had momentarily lost his place on the page of music. He hoped his instrument wouldn’t be missed. Suddenly, Costa brought down his arm and silenced the orchestra. “Where’s the piccolo?” he inquired. To a skilled conductor—just like a skilled leader—every part of the system is crucial—even those that may seem less important.

For Week 44 of 2014, the NIV Leadership Bible focuses on the leadership skill of Systems Thinking. Examples of systems come from the Old Testament hero Jonah, the Church (Christ’s Body), and Jesus’ example of the Vine & Branches.

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