Exam 1 Flashcards
What is leadership? SA
Leadership is a process of influence. Anytime you seek to influence the thinking, behavior, or development of people in their personal or professional lives, you are taking on the role of a leader.”
****LEADERSHIP – Leadership is a process of social influence through which a person can enlist the aid of others in attaining a goal or accomplishing a mission.
The word ambition comes from the Latin word meaning what? SA
“campaigning for promotion.”
Which scripture passage has been used in the text reading to discuss biblical leadership? SA
1 Tim 3:8-12
8In the same way, deacons[b] are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
11In the same way, the women[c] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
12A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well. 13Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
What is the Master principle of leadership? SA
serving others
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 (Pg. 22)
“You know that those who are regarded as rulers [leaders] of the Gentiles [people] lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to be the first must be slave of all.” Mark 10:42-43 (Pg. 22)
What are three characteristics of servant leadership from Sanders book? SA
6 points of servanthood outlined on pages 24-25
- Dependence – God will uphold you
- Approval – God has chosen you
- Modesty – God gets the glory; not self
- Empathy – Be merciful, don’t walk on people
- Optimism – Keep hope alive through it all
- Anointing – The Holy Spirit is with you
What is natural and spiritual leadership? SA1
NATURAL SPIRITUAL Self Confident Confident in God Knows Men Also knows God Makes own decisions Seeks God’s will Ambitious Humble Creates Methods Follows God Enjoys Command Enjoys Obeying God Seeks Personal Reward Loves God & Others Independent Depends on God
Which is more important, natural or spiritual leadership or is it both. why? SA2
Leadership is the capacity and will to rally men and women to a common purpose.” (Bernard Montgomery)
“…that quality that inspires sufficient confidence in subordinates as to be willing to accept his views and carry out his commands” (Fleet Admiral Nimitz)
“Leaders move others” Pg. 27
“Christian leaders…blends both human and divine qualities in a harmony of ministry by God and His people for the blessing of others.” P.T. Chandapilla
“Spiritual leadership blends natural and spiritual qualities.” Pg
Those with spiritual leadership are primarily focused on what?
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You know that those who are regarded as rulers [leaders] of the Gentiles [people] lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to be the first must be slave of all.” Mark 10:42-43 (Pg. 22)
Serving others
From Timothy 3:1-7 :
What are some qualities of a leader?
Why must a leader not be a recent convert?
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1 Timothy 3:1-7
Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 2Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full[a] respect. 5(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) 6He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. 7He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap
Thrall cites research that 70% of leaders do not finish well, why? MC
“After…extensive research, Dr. J. Robert Clinton…believes that more than 70 percent of leaders do not finish well. He bases this startling statistic on six criteria,…”
“First, leaders who do not finish well lose their learning posture. They stop listening and growing.”
“Second, The attractiveness of their character wanes…a leader whose…skills outstrip his character formation will eventually falter.”
“Third, They stop living by their convictions” (Thrall, Pg. 14)
“Fourth, they fail to leave behind ultimate contributions…”
“Fifth, they stop walking in an awareness of their influence and destiny.”
“Finally, leaders who finish poorly lose their once vibrant relationship with God.” (Thrall, Pg. 14)
Based upon the power point in class, what does the capacity ladder NOT include? MC
In environments where the definition of success does not include healthy relationships and character traits like honesty and integrity, leaders may accomplish much but never amount to much.”
In Thrall’s book, Principles, Relationships and Environments are important for a new atmosphere; in what order do they happen? MC
“A new relationship will spark a new understanding of a principle…A new principle will spark a new environment amid a supportive relationship. The three components work in a symbiotic, circular dependence, where none can thrive without the other.” (Thrall, Pg. 35)
In Thrall, what is one of the most significant factors of an organization’s productivity ? MC
“Without interpersonal competence or a psychologically safe environment, the organization is a breeding ground for mistrust, intergroup conflict, rigidity and so on, which lead to a decrease in organizational success in problem solving.” (Thrall, Pg. 32)
In Thrall, how is the word, need, defined? MC
“They needed an atmosphere where people could breathe with integrity, where they felt trusted and valued for who they really are.” (Thrall, Pg. 26)
6 Levels of conflict management and define (matching)
o 0 – Conflict Avoidance o 1 – A problem to solve o 2 – Disagreement o 3 – Contest o 4 – Fight or Flight o 5 – Intractable Situation ****see Conflict word doc
