The Catalyst Leader Participant's Guide

Brad Lomenick

• Verlag: HarperChristian Resources
• Jahr: 2013
• ISBN:
  9781418550844
• Thema: Theology & Religion
• Thema: Christian Church

TheCatalyst Leader Participant's Guide, deisgned for use with the DVD-based study of the same title, identifies the 8 essentials and key characteristics of a Catalyst leader for leading well now and over the next 20 years. Are you a high-octane, energizing leader with big ideas and the skills to back them up? Do you help shape the hearts and minds of those you lead? In short, are you a Catalyst leader? The reality is that most of us want to be good leaders, but we're not sure how to build those elements in a way that will deliver the most impact in our leadership.

TheCatalyst Leader lays out the key elements and defines what it means to be a Catalyst and reveals the path for developing these elements in your own leadership skill set.

You may be recognized as a leader, but it doesn't mean you are influencing and truly making a difference. The Catalyst Leader is a brand new resource designed to help you lead now, and lead well.

APPENDIX

“TODAY’S CHRISTIAN LEADERS” STUDY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BARNA RESEARCH GROUP

The following survey results reflect a nationwide study of Christian adults, ages eighteen and older. It was conducted by Barna Research Group through online surveys of 1,116 self-described Christian adults in June 2012. The study probes the essentials discussed in this book. The following is a sampling of the results of this study.

1. WHAT KIND OF LEADERS ARE NEEDED?

The first question explored what Christians believe to be the most important traits that leaders need to possess given all the changes taking place in the world. Respondents were given ten different options, including short descriptions, to choose from:

1. Courage—being willing to take risks

2. Vision—knowing where you are going

3. Competence—being good at what you do

4. Humility—giving credit to others

5. Collaboration—working well with others

6. Passion for God—loving God more than anything else

7. Integrity—doing the right thing

8. Authenticity—being truthful and reliable

9. Purpose—being made for or “called” to the job

10. Discipline—the ability to stay focused and get things done

Of those ten characteristics listed, most Christians believe that integrity is the...