What Is Leadership? | Season 3 Episode 1

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Why do we follow our leaders? You would probably answer because they have authority over you. However, Tim believes there is a leader in each of us. Rather than a position or a title, leadership is about having a mindset of stewardship.In this episode, Tim shares his definition of leadership and what it is not. He talks about how leadership is more of a lifestyle rather than a title or something to be achieved. At some point in our lives, we will all be leaders. This episode is to prepare you to be an everyday leader.3 Reasons to Listen:Understand what makes an everyday leader. Learn the difference between steward leaders and servant leaders. Discover how you can live with a mindset of stewardship.ResourcesEpisode DetailsEpisode Highlights[03:37] What Is “The Everyday Leader?”Leadership is every day—it is who and what we are.Everyone is capable of becoming a leader.You have to believe that you are an everyday leader.Listen to the full episode as Tim shares the topics he will be discussing in Seek Go Create’s The Everyday Leader series.There are different ways to assess ourselves as leaders. [12:03] Tim’s Experience with Leadership Tim is a student of leadership through various experiences in life. He has different roles in life wherein he is able to practice his leadership skills. [13:24] What Leadership Is Not Leadership is not a position or title.You do not have to achieve something to be a leader.Leadership is not being a bully or manipulating others.It is not a quick skill—it's something that is developed over time. Leadership is not based on luck or being in the right place at the right time. It is about your character—who you are.“My definition of leadership is being a steward over those people, places, and or things that God has gifted you with.” - Click Here To Tweet This[18:00] Are Leaders Born Or Made?   There is no clear cut answer, but Tim believes that leadership is a combination of both beliefs.There are a lot of things that come into play when looking at leadership and influence. Leadership takes time; it is a process. “A steward is not an owner, but he or she is responsible for taking care of something or someone for the ultimate owner.” - Click Here To Tweet This[19:45] Defining LeadershipThe common notion of a leader in society is someone who has influence. The modern-day definition of “influencer” is not positive. Tim shares how he read about a university that offers a 3-year degree to be an influencer.For Tim, leadership is stewardship over people, places, and things that God has gifted you with.[23:05] Definition of Stewardship A steward is not an owner but someone who has the responsibility of taking care of something for the ultimate owner.Tim and Glori became stewards when they used to house-sit for others.Stewardship is a foundational principle of leadership. We are all stewards of God's gifts. Your perspective about stewardship will help you succeed. [28:07] Business and MinistryBusiness is a person or a group of people working together to produce something others will be willing to pay...

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