Vision

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• Vision
• Modeling the way
• Optimism
• Team ship
• Conflict resolution
• Flexible
• Risk taking
• Never give up

Dennis Perkins report on Shackletons Expedition.
Lessons from Contemporary Leadership
Research Leadership lessons through the lens of
scripture Diverse Leadership application in Adult
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Diverse leaders keep the vision alive
Crisis Danger Opportunity
Keep the Vision alive Keep focused on the vision
Nehemiah Be reminded of the bigger picture? Be
reminded of the purpose and mission?
Vision
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Diverse leaders model the way
NEW YORK (AP) -- President Bush threw out the
ceremonial opening pitch of World Series Game 3
at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, aiming to
project an air of normalcy. ush received a
thunderous cheer as he strode to the mound from
the Yankees' dugout, wearing a sweatshirt
emblazoned with "FDNY."
Herb Kelleher - South West
Remembers their names
Helped load luggage on Thanksgiving
He is not just a boss but a friend
Phil 27 took on the form of a man John 1315 I
have set for you an example
Modeling the Way
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Diverse leaders maintain optimism
Cultivating Optimism
Starts with you self talk
Phil. 118 some preach from envy. No matter what
Christ is being preached and in this I rejoice,
yes and will rejoice.
Optimism
Maxwell says be contagious
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Diverse leaders foster a team mentality
Fostering teams

• Adaptable
• Collaborative
• Communicative
• Competent
• Dependable
• Disciplined
• Enlarging

• Enthusiastic
• Intentional
• Mission
• Prepared
• Relational
• Self-improving
• Selfless

Numbers 11 70 Elders 1st self-directed team
Teams
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Diverse leaders resolve conflict
Conflict Resolution
Glorify God
Get the log out of your eye
Show your brother his fault
Resolution
Be reconciled
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Diverse leaders adapt to circumstances
Situational Leadership
Be willing to adapt to changes
Paul trip to Rome / Malta
Flexible
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Diverse leaders evaluate risk
Willing to take a Risk
Shackleton 800 miles in a life boat
Story of Naaman risk takers.
Risk
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Diverse leaders never give up
Perseverance
Shackleton never gave up
Paul run the race finish the course
Joseph never gave up