The Group Life team at NewPointe meets once a month for what we call a "power lunch." We usually take this time for leadership development and growth. Yesterday we got together to watch Andy Stanley on DVD. His talk was from the 2003 Catalyst Conference. It was on character. Amazing talk. Here are some of the notes I took:
- There is a constant struggle in me between the man I want to be (the character I want to have) and getting things done.
- The most direct path to success is generally not the most ethical one (this made me think of Bill Belichick).
- The most direct path to maintain success as a leader is not the most ethical one either (made me think of athletes using steroids).
- To be a leader worth following, we must pre-decide to prioritize our integrity over our quest for progress. (See Daniel 1:8)
- You cannot maintain the blessings of God if you choose to violate the principles of God. (Made me examine my own life and my own character flaws.)
- Prayer to pray every day: God give me the wisdom to know what's right, give me the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.
I'm going to the 2007 Catalyst Conference in about two weeks. Can't wait.
1 comments:
Wow John sometimes I really think you listen to me think. I needed to read this, great post!
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