Posts Tagged ‘Practicing greatness’
The Discipline of Aloneness By Reggie McNeal
Great Leaders Practice Aloneness Great spiritual leaders experience something far more profound than loneliness. It is aloneness. Aloneness is not a trial that is endured; it is a practice built into the leader’s life. The Crucible of Wilderness There is a level of soul-making that occurs only in solitude. The scriptures call this “wilderness” and…
Read MoreWho Do You Belong To? By Reggie McNeal
Great Leaders Know Who They Belong To and Why Great leaders belong. They belong to their families, their friends, their coworkers, their mentors, and their followers. This sense of belonging provides them with both an anchor and a platform for their leadership. It shapes and informs their identity. Their relationships and the quality of the…
Read MoreMake Better Decisions By Reggie McNeal
Leaders Are Judged On Their Decisions People evaluate leaders based on the leader’s decisions, not on their intentions. Effective leaders know how to make decisions, when, and what decisions must be made. They consistently demonstrate sound judgment. While they don’t always make the right decisions, they do so often enough that they enjoy significant accomplishments…
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