Kouzes and Posner stress that, in modeling the way, it is important for a leader to first develop their character before they can start making the right decisions (Maxwell, 2006, p. 44). One weakness Dr. Turner shares about himself is in the area of the heart. He admits he is insecure of what people think of him and this affects his decision-making process where at times he may be hesitant and procrastinate in making decisions. However, Dr. Turner, in modeling the way, is intentional about working on his character. He is authentic about his weaknesses and also encourages feedback from his staff members on where and how he can grow as a leader. As Kouzes and Posner point out “people don’t buy into the vision, they buy into you” (Maxwell, 2006,
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Turner is enabling others to act which involves servant leadership (Ortberg, 2006, p. 87). He has found that many leaders make the mistake of delegating in theory but not in reality. Dr. Turner has learned to be humble and to let go in order to empower and release people (Ortberg, 2006, p. 89-90). Furthermore, in developing trust, Dr. Turner models that, as a leader, he must own up to his mistakes (Ortberg, 2006, p. 90). He also encourages his staff team to call him out on a daily basis. Additionally, in dealing with mistakes, he has found that if you make decisions in a reactionary way you are usually making the wrong decisions. Furthermore, Dr. Turner stresses it is also crucial to make time and space as well as have accountability in dealing with wrongs in order for a leader to make the right changes for the right …show more content…
Catron found that journaling her insecurities helps to pinpoint why a certain situation may be causing the insecurities (Catron 2016). Additionally, she found that commitment to prayer helps to realize that God immensely cares about what is holding us back from becoming our “creative best” (Catron 2016). She points out that Moses confronted God about his insecurities and God helped him to shift his perspective (Exodus 4:14). Catron adds, “Insecurity makes it all about me. Did I do enough? Was I good enough? Am I smart enough? The replacement perspective is that it’s not about you; it’s about Christ in you” (Catron 2016). It is about what God can do through you. Your self-worth is no longer on the line when this perspective shifts” (Catron
Turner is enabling others to act which involves servant leadership (Ortberg, 2006, p. 87). He has found that many leaders make the mistake of delegating in theory but not in reality. Dr. Turner has learned to be humble and to let go in order to empower and release people (Ortberg, 2006, p. 89-90). Furthermore, in developing trust, Dr. Turner models that, as a leader, he must own up to his mistakes (Ortberg, 2006, p. 90). He also encourages his staff team to call him out on a daily basis. Additionally, in dealing with mistakes, he has found that if you make decisions in a reactionary way you are usually making the wrong decisions. Furthermore, Dr. Turner stresses it is also crucial to make time and space as well as have accountability in dealing with wrongs in order for a leader to make the right changes for the right …show more content…
Catron found that journaling her insecurities helps to pinpoint why a certain situation may be causing the insecurities (Catron 2016). Additionally, she found that commitment to prayer helps to realize that God immensely cares about what is holding us back from becoming our “creative best” (Catron 2016). She points out that Moses confronted God about his insecurities and God helped him to shift his perspective (Exodus 4:14). Catron adds, “Insecurity makes it all about me. Did I do enough? Was I good enough? Am I smart enough? The replacement perspective is that it’s not about you; it’s about Christ in you” (Catron 2016). It is about what God can do through you. Your self-worth is no longer on the line when this perspective shifts” (Catron