Leading with Courage and Wisdom

How to lead with courage and wisdom during difficult times

[Show Notes]

David a young shepherd boy filled with wisdom, courage, humility, focus, resilience and a sense of dependence on God got promoted to leader of a  powerful country despite a contract on his life to destroy him by his best friend and employer. The truth is not everyone will be happy and celebrate your successes. David had a first hand experience of this from his employer Saul. The closer you are to achieving your dreams the more you become the target of negativity, jealousy, criticism and betrayal. The question is, how do you manage during these challenging times to avoid interrupting your vision?

[Key Summary Points:]

1. The intent and motives of a leader’s heart must be pure
2. Your destiny is secured. Stay focused
3. Look for a different perspective to challenges
4. Leaders must be ready to innovate to stay in and ahead of the game
5. Give honour where honour is due
6. Wisdom will protect you, so remain devoted
7. Have the right attitude. Be responsible and manage your deliverables
8. Refuse to entertain the twins called Fear and Failure and become friends with the twins called Faith and Success

Leaders should be capable of providing a strategy for their teams, seize the opportunity, step out in faith and be confident of the expected outcome. People want leaders who are courageous and operate in wisdom.

[3 Key Definitions for Leaders]

• “Courage in a leader is having the ability to do what is right and to be an inspiration to others to do the right thing.” – Avril Riley
• “Wisdom in a leader is to know what is the right thing to do, when is the right time to do it, and the right reason for doing it for the right outcomes.” – Avril Riley
• Meekness is not weakness. Meekness is your mental, emotional, and social strength in control.” – Avril Riley

[Empowerment Quote]

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” – Charles Swindoll

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