Dickson points out that since none of us are experts at everything, being humble just makes good common sense. While some may argue that such a conclusion represents a sign of weakness, Dickson says humility suggests realism and is therefore, a strength. He warns against engaging in self-deception as a recent survey of one million …
Dickson defines leadership as “the art of inspiring others in a team to contribute their best toward a goal.” Dickson explains that leadership is hard for some to grasp because it is more of an art than a science. Art forms are characterized by flexibility and intuition. The second part of leadership is that it …
Setting a target helps us know what behavior we want a child to show. Giving clear directions communicates what we expect to the child. Children have a better chance of behaving positively when we tell them what we would like them to do. Giving specific directions prevents problems. It is easier and more effective to …
The theme for this book study will be the importance of humility in our relationship with others. We’ll be guided by John Dickson author of the book Humilitas. His credentials include a PhD. in ancient history teaching at Macquarie University in Australia and he is co-director of the Centre for Public Christianity. To define humility he …
Our next book study will explore the power of humility especially for those in leadership positions, like KIDS HOPE USA Directors. While Jesus represents the biblical perspective on humility, a more contemporary example would be the life of Henri Nouwen. Although a learned professor, priest, and widely traveled speaker most of his life, he spent the last …
The following was written by a 17 old Honduran student at the Vida Abudante Christian School in La Union Honduras. “A good definition for hope is that it is the belief that circumstances in the future will be better. Everyone should be expecting a great year. We should be hopeful all the time and fully trust …
In our final study of Lencioni’s book, we’ll discuss the tools necessary to deal with potential conflict within a leadership team. While your team less likely to experience the pressure of a ” for profit” organization, there are five issues that every team must be ready to deal with. The first is ABSENCE OF TRUST. This is defined as …
One of the greatest challenges for many directors is forming a strong and dependable leadership team. Lencioni suggests 3 traits that might lead a director to dismiss someone from their leadership team. They are; 1. Too methodical. 2. Too complaining. 3. Lack of engagement at meetings and follow up responsibilities. Three traits that should be looked …
Lencioni says that Trait 1 is being secure with who you are. God has gifted each of us with different strengths and we must not try to copy the skills of others if they do not represent a strength for us. Trait 2 is a close corollary to the first; Avoid being intimidated by others. Working as …
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is the title of a book by Patrick Lencioni that we will be reviewing this month. While it is a fictional account of a fictional business, Lencioni has taken real life experiences with businesses he consults with to give both for profit and non-profits advice on how to build …
