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Permalink Reply by Lynn S. Nored on November 5, 2010 at 10:22pm

Leaders do the right things--Manager just do things right. In light of this a leader must know where they are going (vision) and be willing to go there first.

Permalink Reply by James Nored on November 5, 2010 at 10:45pm

Good distinction between a leader and a manager, dad.

Permalink Reply by Thomas Siapenga on November 6, 2010 at 5:59am

Leaders always aim high enough, once achieved the goal everyone will benefit, and never stop. So leaders must dream when others have settled for mediocrity.

Permalink Reply by James Nored on November 11, 2010 at 12:17am

Siapenga, you said, "Leaders always aim high" and "must dream when others have settled for mediocrity." How true. Leaders see what might be. Possibilities. Dreams. And this vision can inspire others to want to be a part and follow. Thanks for sharing!

Permalink Reply by Cameron Blair on October 15, 2016 at 10:58pm

Leadership is a funny subject. There are many different types and standards of leaders inside and outside the church. Sometimes it is not about who a person is as a leader but what another person as a follower is looking for in and for themselves that dictates things - poor leaders can manipulate these things greatly.

Another thing that I think needs to be embraced more is the fact that all of us as Christians are to work towards being leaders. It may not be that we are heading a church, but actions and roles such as leading a family, raising children, mentoring/discipling those younger than us, or simply acting as a mature role model and/or witness of the faith all require us to act as strong leaders with differing expertise.