Are you an Effective Leader?

To be an effective leader AND flourish one must have the following 7 qualities.

Imagine being a palm tree in a desert, a harsh environment...
1) You must have deep roots (a strong foundation) to be stable. If you wish to build a high tower, you better first dig a deep hole, or like a building, you will topple over. These deep roots are also necessary to feed when surface water is low or nonexistent. A leader constantly learns (feeds).
2) You must also have roots that spread out for extra stability. Think of these roots as your networking with other strong people. Think of these roots as being intertwined so when strong winds blow, you can support each other. A great leader is connected with others who share similar values.
3) You must provide shelter for others beneath your canopy of branches. You are to provide shade from the scorching sun to younger plants so they too can survive. A great leader helps others grow so they too mature and become leaders.
4) Fire (adversity) is good and helps burn away pests clinging to your trunk. A great leader learns fro their mistakes, circumstances, adversities and is able to move on.
5) Strong winds are also good in that they naturally prune away for leaves that are no longer strong and useful. A great leader is teachable and allows "qualified" others to shape and speak into them.
6 & 7) read my book "Giving God the Helm, Overcoming Storms of Adversity" to learn more. Available at OvercomingForLife and Amazon.

If you understand and embrace these 7 qualities, you are well on your way towards be a great leader and flourishing like a palm tree. Despite an often harsh environment, you too will flourish!

Mark Kuhne