Leading Through Crisis

How does a leader lead during times of crisis?

Normally a good leader provides big picture, future direction type leadership.

But in a crisis, a leader is called upon to lead the organization through the crisis.

When the building is on fire, you don't call a committee meeting to vote on what to do.

You yell “fire”, take direct action, give commands to get people to safety, and save lives.

In a crisis, a leader will take more direct management control of the situation.  Obviously getting input from board and staff, but providing more directions and decisions than in normal situations.

1st Century leader, Paul, said:

I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.

I know how to be brought low and I know how to abound.

In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

~Wayne

Healthy Leaders

In order for an organization to be healthy, it’s leaders need to be healthy

1. Healthy leaders are lifelong learners.  You’re never too old or too experienced to learn new stuff.
2. Healthy leaders are committed to serve and pour themselves into others.
3. Healthy leaders have a dynamic view of life and ministry and a Biblical set of values and mission.
4. Healthy leaders have times of renewal.  They develop their walk with God and get away alone to hear from the Lord.
5. Healthy leaders have a balanced life perspective that helps shape their organizational leadership skills.

Paul told Ephesians leaders that God is able through His mighty power at work in you to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.