Aug 15 2008
summit: when does leadership matter?
Gary Haugen (CEO of IJM) had so much good stuff to say that I have a couple more posts in response to his session.
After calling us to consider the values and interests of Jesus, he began to focus on leadership.
One of the quotes that made it into my notes was, “Leadership precisely matters when the task is hopeless, scary and hard.” I have continued to reflect on that text. I confess that too often I want to lead in situations that are hopeful, safe, and easy. But Gary is right, that my leadership doesn’t matter then. Continue Reading »
