Study Guide Febraury 1st thru 6th

STUDY GUIDE

Monday, February 1: Choosing The Right Circle; Read 2 Chronicles 10:8. Be careful what kind of inner circle you choose. When you consider people to be a part of your inner circle, look for someone who has experience and the heart of God. Look for someone who can be objective about life’s situations and has a love for the people. Look for people who have personality traits that compliment yours and are truly concerned about you.
Tuesday, February 2: Extending Your Influence; Read Mark 3:13-15. One of the greatest lessons that I have learned is that the people closest to me determine my level of success or failure. When I find people with leadership qualities and pour my life into them, I find that as they improve, so do I.
Wednesday, February 3: Give Up; Read James 1:2. What price are you willing to pay to be a more effective leader? Many times, as a leader, you will be asked to make sacrifices. These sacrifices may involve lifestyle changes and even time away from your family. God may totally change your thought process in order to make you into a more effective leader.
Thursday, February 4: A Leader Speaks Up; Read Galatians 2:14. Paul reminds us that Christian leaders should remain consistent in their thoughts and actions. When making decisions always consider your motives and be specific about what you expect from people. Don’t undermine someone’s self-confidence, and always be encouraging.
Friday, February 5: The Team Holds The Dream; Read Proverbs 16:15. One of the mistakes that leaders often make is that they focus too much attention on their dream and too little attention on their team. The truth is that if you build the right team, the dream will take care of itself. If you want to achieve your dream, then build the right team.
Saturday, February 6: Earn Trust By Doing The Right Thing; Read Ezra 7:10. Leaders are constantly studying and learning. Leaders earn the respect of their followers and are constantly establishing their connections and earning the respect of others. Leaders are constantly seeking to do the right thing.
(Leadership., Baker. Thomas Nelson., 2003.)