An overview workshop of keys to innovative Christian leadership.

1. 3 KEYS TO INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP Presented by Dr. Bobby Gilstrap Director of Missions Huron & Southeastern Baptist Associations Michigan

3. “ To be a leader means, especially, having the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who permit leaders to lead.” Max DePree

4. 5 Intangibles of Innovative Christian Leaders

5. What makes some leaders (who are just as smart and dedicated to God) appear to be better leaders? Have you noticed that working hard, sound strategy and even great vision doesn't always work?

6. What is in play that makes the difference?

7. Let’s look at the 5 Intangibles of Innovative Christian Leaders These "intangibles" are difficult to describe and even harder to evaluate

9. Intangible #1 They Lead with Drive

10. Or Energy Do you know anyone who walks into the room and they fill the room with energy?

11. Intangible #2 They Lead with Insight

12. Innovative leaders have the ability to exhibit keen insight and good judgment

13. Discernment vs. Insight Insightful leaders are keen observers

14. Intangible #3 They Lead through Personal Connection This is more than personality or charisma

15. It’s a Positive, Confident Presence

16. A confident presence comes primarily from listening to God and putting to practice what He tells you

17. It's all about doing the right thing , in the right way , at the right time for the right reason

18. Do that over and over again and your confidence will soar

19. Personal Connection also occurs through relational charisma

20. There is also something about just showing up and being prepared that builds your Personal Connection

21. Intangible #4 They Are Contemplative

22. Leaders think differently than non-leaders and their life reflects it

23. What you think about matters Think in terms of ideas and how to make them happen

24. Intangible #5 They Lead with Passion

26. If you don't know what you want , you don't know where you are going and you therefore lack the passion to get there .

27. If you know what you want, you just need to give yourself permission to say it out loud and find the courage to actually do it.

28. It's never too late! “100% of the shots you don’t take don’t go in!” Wayne Gretzsky Hockey Hall of Famer

29. What is your greatest desire?

30. How is God calling you to make a difference? What do you see that needs to be changed?

31. How would you like to do that? Where are you strong?

32. What do you need to improve? Innovative organizations require leaders who are willing to grow

33. The path to leadership is one of personal growth

35. 7 Principles of Innovative Leadership

36. Principle #1 Know who you are

38. Principle #2 Let go of what you've got hold of

39. In the Industrial Age, the first rule of “wing walking” said: “Don't let go of what you've got hold of until you've got hold of something else.”

40. That means you must let go of the past and forge into the future

41. When you hold on to the past, you eventually assume responsibility for the past because it becomes your present.

42. Take risks and allow others to take risks

44. Principle #3 Learn your purpose

45. We can learn our real purpose through lifelong reflection and interaction with others

46. It’s also important that we develop habits of mind

48. Principle #4 Live in the question

50. Flexibility is required so we can be open to the potential of the unknown.

51. Principle #5 Learn the art of “barn raising”

52. Today's emphasis on teamwork recognizes this basic need to work with and through others.

53. A shared purpose motivates individuals to contribute their energy, skills, and abilities.

54. Principle #6 Give “it” away

55. A paradox of life is that the more we try to hold on to something, the more likely we are to lose it

56. Principle #7 Let the magic happen

59. The wisdom of leadership in this age is to know which action to choose for each situation. All the while, we must Remain humble Christian Servants

60. 7 Innovative Leadership Practices

61. Practice #1 Listen to God

62. Practice #2 Listen to people

63. Practice #3 Help Others Succeed Focus on Others

64. Practice #4 Tell the Truth in Love

65. Practice #5 Intentionally Network with Others

66. Connecting means that you have breakthrough moments where the relationship deepens

67. Practice #6 Focus on Performance Excellence

68. If you perform with excellence through difficult times, you will develop greater influence with the people who follow

69. Practice #7 Model Stability