William Ury – Negotiating conflict Goal is not to get rid of conflict, but rather creative conflict. We are the biggest barrier to resolving conflict. We have a tendency to react. When angry, we will make the best speech we will regret. Cf. Joyce Hugget, “Creative Conflict” maybe the best book …
Patrick Lencioni – Organizational Health “People need to be reminded more than they need to be instructed.” – Samuel Johnson Organizational health is the single most resource for every organization, but often untapped. Two requirements for success: Smart – marketing, strategy, finance Healthy – minimal politics and confusion, high morale, productivity, very low turnover among …
(No notes for Sessions 3-4) Craig Groeschel – Thoughts on bridging the gap between the generations To the older generation: Don’t resent, fear, or judge the next generation. If you are not dead, you are not done. Handing over ministry to the next generation Don’t just delegate tasks. That creates followers. Delegate authority …
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Jim Collins – Great By Choice Why do some leaders/organizations prevail in unpredictable, chaotic circumstances while others fail? The difference in leadership behaviors led to success vs. failure. The X factor of what separates a truly exceptional leader is not personality, but rather humility combined with will. Three distinctive leadership behaviors …
Session – Condoleeza Rice Three shocking moments of the 21st C. 9/11/01 – notions of physical security are blown up 2008 – housing crisis, global financial meltdown blow up notions of prosperity 2011 – Arab spring, totalitarian regimes do not stand, freedom breaks out, and this is not the same as democracy –> there is …
Today and tomorrow, I am soaking (drowning?) in the wisdom of leaders from the church, academia, and business world. I’ll post my notes and reflections as the sessions go. This might not be related to hearing echoes of the gospel in daily life, but I hope it will make you a better leader who creates …
