Saturday, August 07, 2010

Leadership Summit 2010

Session 1: Bill Hybels "Whispers of God"
Bill Hybels is the one constant at the Summit from year to year, and he does not disappoint.  Ever.

  • Leaders move people from "here" (Egypt) to "there" (Promised Land), and they don't begin by telling people how great and wonderful "there" is.  They begin by explaining to people how awful "here" is and why we simply cannot stay any longer.
  • Great leaders know that it takes FANTASTIC people to get from "here" to "there".  Great leaders build their teams based on 4 C's: Character, Competence, Chemistry, and Culture.  Truly fantastic team members are those it would make you sick to lose.
  • Leaders recognize that people are most vulnerable in the midst of the journey from "here" to "there," so they celebrate milestones all along the way.  Great leaders recognize that vision leaks, so they regularly refill people's vision buckets.
  • Great leaders know that nothing significant happens without direction from God. (John 10:27)  Great leaders believe that God still speaks and position themselves to hear His voice.  
Haunting Take-away Questions:  When God whispers, will you do everything in your power to heed His voice?  Is God's whisper enough to change the course of your life?


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