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?
   

Resource:

• The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell

• Developing a Leadership Culture by Danny Silk