Leading others
KINDLE Strand: Leadership of Leaders
KINDLE servant leaders are maturing as they implement effective leadership development approaches in their ministry and equip other servant leaders to the same.
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I read this blog post by Tim Stevens called “Managing Subordinates”. I had to get past the title because there’s something about the word “subordinates” that I don’t like. I DO think there are people that I am called to lead. My idea is that leading people is better than managing them.
Anyway,the article takes a surprising turn by pointing out that once I manage myself well, manage my peers, and contribute to the success of the leaders above me, I will not need to spend much time managing “subordinates.” It’s an interesting, and I think hopeful, premise.
What would happen if I took my focus off of my most difficult team member and gave more effort towards managing myself, my peers and my supervisor well? That difficult team member might have no choice but to change—or if he/she didn’t I would be so much better able to peaceful in the face of it. I think we’re on to something here…what do you think?
Tags: Tim Stevens
