ON THE EDGE OF LEADERSHIP

The question is often asked, what separates a successful team, organization, ministry, or company from one the seems to struggle more to get similar results?  Two seemly similar organizations can have drastically different outcomes.  What gives one the edge over the other:  Leadership.  True success is dependent on leadership.

What do success leaders do? 

1. Leaders see the potential in those they lead.  What potential exists in the team that surrounds you?  What potential exists in the students who attend your ministry?
2. Leaders develop a vision people want to follow.  A solid vision will provide a clear direction that people will want to follow.  What vision are you developing to lead your team or ministry.
3. Leaders are willing to work hard to accomplish the vision.  Behind every great accomplishment is someone who has been willing to put in the time to accomplish the vision. What do you need to be doing to get the vision moving forward? 

We have seen this clearly in the sharp turnaround of the San Francisco 49ers.  The team is basically the same from one year to the next, yet the outcome is drastically different.   We can clearly attribute this to the leadership shift that has taken place in the last year, most notably, the hiring of Coach John Harbaugh.  He has raised the level of potential, has given a clear vision, and has worked hard t accomplish it.

Leaders raise the level of those around them.  Remember, everything rises and falls and leadership.  You have all the people you need to do great things.  Here are some things to consider:

• What are you doing to raise the level of potential of those you lead? 
• What are you doing to increase the confidence of those you lead?
• What you are doing to bring out the best in them?
• What are you doing to give opportunity for those you lead to succeed?

Your greatest success will be seeing others lead and succeed.  Give them this opportunity. This will be your greatest edge as a leader.

Abe Daniel - District Student Ministries Director

Northern California and Nevada Assemblies of God Student Ministries