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)

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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:

  1. What stage of leadership am I currently in with most people?

  2. What stage of leadership am I currently in with other influencers on my team or within my company? List them.

  3. What will I commit to be, learn and do so I can grow through the stages with those that I lead?

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