As Christians we are required to lead. Lead people to the cross. Our gifts are what tell us in what way.

My thoughts as far as whether “leadership can be learned” or just sharpened. I would say it is possible to learn to lead. Those with a gift for it may do better at first, but those willing to do the work will have continual success. The primary difference between those with the gift and those without. Those with the leadership gift will might have a higher leadership potential.

Its my belief everyone is a leader in that they influence, and at some point they are responsible for something. as I understand those being the basic requirements.

Some of the important aspects of a leader I would say are…

Vision: as having an end state or a common direction or goal.
Serving: As a leader you serve the people you lead. You should also be able to understand their side of the issues.
Skills: No matter what you are good at you should focus on what you do best and try to surround yourself with people who may be skilled in ways you fall short in. Which relates to the next.
Teambuilding: An essential aspect. as this makes the group a cohesive unit. If you are poor in this aspect it may be difficult for you to influence people.

These some of my thoughts. please let me know if you have any comments at stric9design@yahoo.com

It’s not hard at all to blend in when surrounded by so many gifted leaders. I can definitely talk the (Perry Noble) talk. I’ve sat in hundreds of leadership meetings with Perry. I guess the answer will come when I am squeezed. Soon.

Thanks again Shane for your honesty and transparency allowing the Holy Spirit to rip my comfort apart.

Having said this, it is amazing as a parent to see this process in your children. I have three sons, and 2 of the 3 have that leadership gene. They have that magnetic personality, wisdom beyond their years, delight in life, and intuition that is God-given.

The real trick is teaching the follower that it is ok to be a follower and to find good leaders to follow. We have planted the seed of God as the first leader to always follow, so I would say that is the first step, but by his very nature he is gullible. I hope that my intuition will rub off on him, so that he makes good choices of who to follow. For right now, he has his parents and God to lead-not all of us are this lucky.

Through intentional interaction translates vision into specific objectives for self and team.

Provides and encourages frequent and ongoing dialog evaluating progress towards these objectives.

Recognizes objectives accomplished and efforts which fall short.

Removes barriers to objectives or communicates temporary or permanent revision of objectives.

Gotta know where we are going, how we plan to get there, are we there yet, and what now.

Good stuff Shane!