EPHESIANS: The Whole Panorama of God's Redemptive Work

Extracted from The Maxwell Leadership Bible

SUMMARY

A leader first casts a vision for the big picture before he calls the people to act.

A leader cannot accomplish any goal without each part of the team contributing to the whole.

The diversity of the body of Christ calls for unity in the midst of variety. Good leaders always do this.

Any good coach wants every player to flourish. This can happen only when tasks match abilities. Players must find their correct positions.


Lessons in Leadership

• Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand.
• The primary role of the leader is to equip people to use their gifts.
• Authority must always accompany responsibility.
• Leaders raise the bar and call followers to a high standard.
• Leaders celebrate diversity while they work for unity.
• Leaders understand that belief precedes behaviour.
• A person's influence must flow from his or her identity.
• Leaders avoid living in denial, but define reality.