Authority and Submission: Everyone is Responsible to Someone

Titus 3:1,2

Everyone and everything exists in submission to someone else. Even in the home, God has called parents to assume responsibility for the health and growth of the family. Those in authority do not necessarily have greater intelligence or gifts, but they do have greater responsibility. - Excerpt from the John Maxwell Bible

Commitment: When Leaders are Tested, Commitment is Revealed

Revelation 7:4-17

Tribulation always tests a leaders commitment level. Trouble doesn't always make a leader become committed, but it does reveal his or her commitment. Unless leaders remain committed, they will be tempted to hesitate or withdraw in tough times. This is why leaders must begin with commitment, before they are tested. - Excerpt from the John Maxwell Bible

Listening: To Connect with Hearts, Use Your Ears

James 1:19

Good leaders motivate others by their listening skills. We are to: avoid prejudicial first impressions; become less self-centred; withhold initial criticism; stay calm; listen with empathy; be active listeners; clarify what we hear; and recognise the healing power of listening. Then we are to act on what we hear (James 1:22)! - Excerpt from the John Maxwell Bible

Leaders Are Stewards, Not Owners

Psalm 104:1-5

The Earth belongs to the Lord, not to humankind. Therefore, leaders should never act as if they own the place. While we can feel confident of our mission, we must remember we are stewards, not owners. We simply manage what He has established, based on His values and vision. - Excerpt from the John Maxwell Bible

Leaders Touch a Heart before They Ask for a hand

1 Kings 12:1-24

A Leader can't connect with people only when he is communicating to groups; he must connect with individuals. The stronger the relationship and connection between individuals, the more likely the follower will want to help the leader. Some leaders have problems because they believe that followers must take the responsibility to connect. But successful leaders always initiate. They take the first step and then make the effort to continue building relationships.

When a leader has done the work to connect with his people, you can see it in the way the organisation functions. Employees show incredible loyalty and a strong work ethic. The people aspire to the vision of the leader. The impact is incredible. - Excerpt from the John Maxwell Bible

The Law of Process: Perseverance is essential to Finish Well

Hebrews 10:19-39

Every leader should aim to finish well. We need to persevere because confidence will be rewarded; obedience will be recognised; shrinking back will be regretted; and Christ's return will be celebrated. Our journey is not a sprint, but a marathon. We must pace ourselves and endure till the end. - Excerpt from John Maxwell Bible

Becoming A Leader

Genesis 37:1 - 50:22

Becoming a leader is a lot like investing in the stock market. If you hope to make a fortune in a day, you doomed. It's what you do day by day, over the long haul, that matters most. If you continually develop your leadership, letting your "assets" compound over time, the inevitable result is growth.
Although some individuals have greater natural gifts than others, nearly all the skills of leadership can be learned and improved. But the process doesn't happen overnight. Leadership has so many facets: respect, experience, emotional strength, people skills, discipline, vision, momentum, timing - the list goes on. That's why leaders require so much seasoning to be effective. - Excerpt from the John Maxwell Bible

The Most Valuable Gift I Can Give to Others is a Good Example

Leadership is more caught than taught. While every leader should become the best communicator they can be, communication is much more than words. transforming communication combines clear speech and consistent modelling. There is nothing more confusing than a person who gives good advice but sets a bad example. - Excerpt from the John Maxwell Bible

The Law of Legacy: Your Work and Your Job

Ecclesiastes 9:7-18

Everyone on earth has a work to do, and it may be different from one’s job. A job may be the task we get paid for at the moment, but a work is  the task God gives us for our lives. Jobs come and go but the work remains. Your present job may be preparation for your ultimate work. This passage gives us direction for leaving the right legacy to those who come behind us. Excerpt from the John Maxwell Bible

Wisdom makes the difference

Proverbs 8:15,16

Leadership begins with our thoughts even before our actions. When our mind and our attitudes are right, we position ourselves to lead well. Wisdom desires to be the best friend of any leader. Wise leaders also have discernment in relationships, a hatred for what is wrong, and influence. -Excerpt from John Maxwell's Bible