Friday "Flush" --5/17/13

http://www.slideshare.net/AntwerpManagementSchool/19-challenging-thoughts-about-leadership (best viewed in full screen)

 Attached is an online presentation that I found about leadership principles.  There are 18 principles presented with a 19^th as an advertisement from the company that made it.  It is really well done as it seems to quickly point to all areas of leadership.

It would be easy to find a leader that we know of and read those 18 principles and find the strengths and weaknesses of that person.  We are good at judging others…evaluating the actions of others….or looking for ways that others can improve.  We are not so good at doing that in the mirror. 

I have identified 3 principles that I am weakest in…I could grow in a LOT more, but I felt 3 was a good start.  I am hoping to begin focusing more closely on these 3 areas.  I want to improve so being honest about where I could get better is important.  If I am a basketball player that is amazing with my right-handed layups, I better start practicing the left handed lay ups….we have to face our challenges and weak areas to grow even though it would be WAY easier to stay with what is comfortable. 

I will not be formally asking anyone to share any of your choices for yourself, but I do want to challenge everyone over the weekend to find 3 areas that you can grow in as a leader.  That is a leader of kids, a leader on campus, or a leader in your community/family.  Be honest with yourself, and set goals that are achievable….like a book/seminar over the summer….increased focus daily….or some other method that will help!

 Thanks for all you do!  Happy Friday!