Episode 63: Progressive Leadership Stage 3 - Part 2
Wrapping up the thoughts on Stage 3 of Progressive Leadership - the Production stage, Lance highlights three key practices necessary to build relationships and get things done with people and for people.
Notes:
In the Genesis narrative, we find plants, sea life and land animals bearing seed so they can reproduce.
Within God’s created order, we find the ability and responsibility to produce and reproduce.
Production is within humanity’s creative order and desire.
This is the heart of leadership at Stage 3.
3. Production Stage - (Results)
Know and do the things that give a high return.
Know what gives a high return.
Passions.
People that are passionate and have potential.
Experience.
Wisdom from others.
Do it, reflect, adjust, do it again.
Do what gives a high return.
Work with people.
Priority management more than time management.
Delegation without definition is disaster.
Energy management.
Utilize webinars.
Become a change agent and understand timing.
First of all, Christ is the change agent. So how do we partner with another, when they are at the crossroads of opportunity?
This practice can be saturated with anxiety because we rush things. It’s important to be present and trust that accomplishment will follow.
Some keys to being a peaceful change agent:
Embrace change yourself.
Pay attention to the emotions that surface during change.
Keep a clear picture of the preferred future, while maintaining flexibility.
Seek counsel from others.
Communicate clearly the change and why.
Reflect upon the changes and make adjustments.
Celebrate the opportunity.
Celebrate others in the change.
You address problems quickly. Make the difficult decisions that will make a difference.
Addressing problems in a respectful and timely manner is critical to sustaining productivity at this stage of leadership. Remember, this stage is about relationships.
Relationships are messy, hard and absolutely beautiful.
5 Questions to help address problems?
What's the problem?
Who's been affected by this problem?
What are you going to do?
Do you need help?
When will you have this cleaned up?
Action Steps for Progressing in Leadership Stages:
What stage of leadership am I currently in with most people?
What stage of leadership am I currently in with other influencers on my team or within my company? List them.
What will I commit to be, learn and do so I can grow through the stages with those that I lead?