A Word to the Wise: Admired Leadership Field Notes
Leaders might think that having the will to succeed ensures the self-discipline it takes to achieve, but evidence points to the contrary. Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. The desire to excel often exists independently from the focus, organization, and consistency discipline provides.
Now for the bad news: leaders can’t teach attitude or instill discipline in others. These are decisions and practices only the team member can infuse in themselves. It’s not that people can’t learn to be more self-disciplined, but it takes a significant investment of time. Time leaders simply don’t have.
Before becoming attracted by a great attitude and investing in skill development, leaders would be best served to explore the personal habits and discipline of team members.
A great attitude is only a game-changer if it comes with the self-discipline to make the daily actions connected to success. Those without may as well lack will and skill. They are unlikely to ever become valuable team members.
Admired Leadership Field Notes, 9.27.24, A Great Attitude Without the Discipline to Excel
Leaders might think that having the will to succeed ensures the self-discipline it takes to achieve, but evidence points to the contrary. Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. The desire to excel often exists independently from the focus, organization, and consistency discipline provides.
Now for the bad news: leaders can’t teach attitude or instill discipline in others. These are decisions and practices only the team member can infuse in themselves. It’s not that people can’t learn to be more self-disciplined, but it takes a significant investment of time. Time leaders simply don’t have.
Before becoming attracted by a great attitude and investing in skill development, leaders would be best served to explore the personal habits and discipline of team members.
A great attitude is only a game-changer if it comes with the self-discipline to make the daily actions connected to success. Those without may as well lack will and skill. They are unlikely to ever become valuable team members.
Admired Leadership Field Notes, 9.27.24, A Great Attitude Without the Discipline to Excel
Here are Four Things to Know this Week:
To the praise of His glory,
Ray
- 10 Leadership Mistakes in Transitioning a Church (Chuck Lawless)
- Beyond Tithes: Preparing Your People for the Largest Wealth Transfer in History (Jim Sheppard, CEO, Generis)
- Grow Your Church or Impact Your Community? (Dan Reiland)
- What Young Adults Look for in a Church (P. J. Dunn)
To the praise of His glory,
Ray
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