20 Things Leaders Need

20 Things Leaders Need

Last week I was on the phone with a pastor when he said, “I enjoy your blog.  I especially enjoy your Top 10 list at the end of each of week.  It helps me cut through the clutter.”  His statement gave me tremendous insight into what leaders need.  The following is just some of the list:

1. Leaders need a great team around them.
2. Leaders need someone to remove clutter.
3. Leaders need people on their team who ask good questions.
4. Leaders need people who provide solutions.
5. Leaders need people to challenge their assumptions.
6. Leaders need friends they can “be real” with.
7. Leaders need time to prepare.
8. Leaders need a quality framework in which to make good decisions.
9. Leaders need people to stretch their vision.
10. Leaders need people who have their back.
11. Leaders need people who get things done.
12. Leaders need to be calm in challenging times.
13. Leaders need purpose.  A higher calling.
14. Leaders need to know they are making a difference.
15. Leaders need others who push them to get better.
16. Leaders need influence, not titles.
17. Leaders need to know what the Return On Investment is.
18. Leaders need to embrace change.
19. Leaders need something to do next.  They need a challenge.
20. Leaders need Jesus Christ in their lives.

Since this pastor mentioned my weekly Top 10 list, I wanted to reveal The Top 10 Leadership Posts Of March 2014.  You will notice the weekly lists are well represented.

1. 10 Christian Women Bloggers You Should Be Reading In 2015
2. Two Surprising Areas Many Pastors And Church Leaders Are Least Trusted
3. 15 Keys To Growing A Small Or Mid-Sized Church
4. 11 Inspirational Quotes To Help You Make It When Things Get Hard
5. 41 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Do You Believe? The Movie
6. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 9th
7. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week of March 16th
8. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 2nd
9. 15 Practices Of Aging Leaders Who Stay Relevant
10. New FREE Ebook – Skinny Jeans And A Tattoo Does Not Make You A Leader

The following are six hidden gems which did not make the Top 10.  I hope you enjoy them the second time around.

• 17 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders Who Build Great Teams
• 4 T’s Which Will Help All Pastors And Churches Go Farther Faster
• 7 Practices Of Terrible Teams
• 10 Keys To Having Great Conversations With Pastors
• 10 Practices Of Highly Effective Teenage Christian Leaders
• 7 Practices Of Highly Successful Teams