The document outlines a list of twelve expectations that leaders have of their leadership in a church context. These expectations include clear communication of vision and goals, providing necessary resources, offering constructive feedback, and acting with integrity. The emphasis is on the leaders' responsibility to support their teams effectively and address challenges proactively.

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Leaders expect certain things of their
leaders. Their expectations are not
particularly high and are certainly not
unreasonable. Following are a dozen
expectations leaders have of their
leaders:

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1. They expect you to clearly
communicate the
vision, direction, goals, and priorities
of the church.

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2. They expect you to clearly
communicate the
purpose, importance, and priority of
their individual work assignments.

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3. They expect you to give them
clear instructions when you assign
them tasks and to clearly express
your expectations.

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4. They expect you to listen to their
point of view, their ideas, and their
suggestions for improvement with an
open mind.

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5. They expect you to provide
whatever resources are necessary to
carry out their responsibilities.

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6. They expect you to clearly
communicate the standards by which
you will evaluate their performance.

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7. They expect you to clearly
communicate what ethical standards
you consider to be important.

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8. They expect you to reward them
fairly for the job they do.

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9. They expect you to give them
feedback on their performance and
expect recognition for a job well
done.

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10. They expect you to care about
them, what they do, and their lives.

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11. They expect you to act with
integrity, to be trustworthy, to be
honest, and to openly admit your
mistakes.

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12. They expect you to face and
handle problems rather than avoid
them, making the tough decisions
and taking the difficult actions.

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