The one year mini for leaders / [Jim Seybert].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Seybert, Jim, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Leadership.

Devotional calendars.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (365 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale House Publishers, [2007]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

One of the biggest issues for leaders is remaining creative, maintaining their competitive edge, so they can inspire and cast visions for the future.The One Year Mini for Leaders helps leaders in business and in ministry maintain their edge and their vision.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Thanks and Acknowledgments

Introduction

How to Use This Book

January

January 1: Do Something

January 2: Communicate

January 3: Be Yourself

January 4: Play Fair

January 5: Don't Waste Time

January 6: Plant Your Crop

January 7: Play It Straight

January 8: Keep Moving Forward

January 9: Ask for What You Need

January 10: Trust God's Plan

January 11: Celebrate Success

January 12: Share Your Heart

January 13: Love Justice

January 14: Excite Their Emotions

January 15: Ask God

January 16: Plan Your Moves

January 17: Focus on the Mission

January 18: Dream Big Dreams

January 19: Hire Good People

January 20: Appreciate Your Supporters

January 21: Follow Christ's Example

January 22: Take Charge

January 23: What's Your Next Goal?

January 24: Don't Be Sidetracked

January 25: Consider New Ideas

January 26: Honor the Past

January 27: Establish Common Bonds

January 28: Maintain Your Standards

January 29: Consider New Solutions

January 30: Stay Engaged

January 31: Envision the Future

February

February 1: Cut Slackers Loose

February 2: Do Your Part

February 3: Do Your Research

February 4: Don't Fear Failure

February 5: Be Consistent

February 6: Expect Something New

February 7: Express Your Preferences

February 8: Examine Your Motives

February 9: Communicate Your Legacy

February 10: Keep Looking Ahead

February 11: Encourage the Troops

February 12: Improve Your Community

February 13: Notice What Is Important

February 14: Redefine Success

February 15: Defend against Rumors

February 16: Treat People Well

February 17: Learn Humility

February 18: Motivate Change

February 19: Expect the Unexpected

February 20: Correct People Kindly.

February 21: Share Good Results

February 22: Value Negative Feedback

February 23: Make the Difficult Decisions

February 24: Follow Your Heart

February 25: Demonstrate Your Dedication

February 26: Keep On Asking

February 27: Smoke Out False Fronts

February 28: Discern the Times

March

March 1: Put God First

March 2: Get Some Rest

March 3: Spell It Out

March 4: Think God's Thoughts

March 5: Avoid Senseless Debate

March 6: Inform Your Allies

March 7: Let Enough Be Enough

March 8: Stay Current

March 9: Replace Personnel Thoughtfully

March 10: Work Cooperatively

March 11: Face Forward

March 12: Speak Truth to Power

March 13: Be Concise

March 14: Prune with Care

March 15: Let Your People Shine

March 16: Entertain New Ideas

March 17: Don't Overindulge

March 18: Don't Cheat Your Workers

March 19: Provide Clear Instructions

March 20: Be a Good Steward

March 21: Adjust Your Game Plan

March 22: Maximize Your Opportunities

March 23: Ignite Your Passion

March 24: Protect Your Product

March 25: Play with Patience

March 26: Back Your Players

March 27: Choose Names Carefully

March 28: Don't Be Greedy

March 29: Question Conventional Wisdom

March 30: Prepare for Mission-Critical Events

March 31: Be Culturally Savvy

April

April 1: Treasure Simplicity

April 2: Keep Your Promises

April 3: Offer a Plan

April 4: Don't Exploit People

April 5: Spice It Up

April 6: Cultivate a Pleasing Aroma

April 7: Take a Deep Breath

April 8: Agree to Disagree

April 9: Discard Bad Apples

April 10: Avoid a Leadership Void

April 11: Delegate Appropriate Authority

April 12: Limit Meaningless Chatter

April 13: Be a Good Servant

April 14: Challenge Authority Respectfully

April 15: Pay Your Taxes

April 16: Be Visible.

April 17: Ask for Success

April 18: Be Careful What You Ask For

April 19: Discover Your Strengths

April 20: Use a Safety Net

April 21: Set High Standards

April 22: Set an Example

April 23: Prepare Your People

April 24: Examine Your Traditions

April 25: Tell Your Own Story

April 26: Share Your Joys

April 27: Live Abundantly

April 28: Pay the Price

April 29: Do What You Do Best

April 30: Add Some Margin

May

May 1: Think Grand Thoughts

May 2: Do What Is Right

May 3: Find a Quiet Place

May 4: Pray for More Workers

May 5: Practice the Future

May 6: Get Fresh Intelligence

May 7: Dare to Dream On

May 8: Provide Added Value

May 9: Imagine the Future

May 10: Use Fast Horses

May 11: Are You Satisfied?

May 12: Lighten the Burden

May 13: Throw Out Your Net

May 14: Stop Being So Nice

May 15: Know Your Team's Desires

May 16: Ask for Confirmation

May 17: Maintain Your Focus

May 18: Stretch a Little

May 19: Orient New Employees

May 20: Invest in What Works

May 21: Soar with the Eagles

May 22: Reconsider Your Position

May 23: Break Policy When Necessary

May 24: Inform Your Hunches

May 25: Finish What You Start

May 26: Do the Right Thing

May 27: Honor Your Core Values

May 28: Earn Your Team's Trust

May 29: Take Your Time

May 30: Tell People What You Do

May 31: Use Street Teams

June

June 1: Keep On Doing the Right Thing

June 2: Practice Mutuality with Your Staff

June 3: Issue New Policy with Care

June 4: Listen to Your People

June 5: Observe the Golden Rule

June 6: Resist Shortsighted "Solutions"

June 7: Make Strategic Plans

June 8: Identify Your Champions

June 9: Mind Your Own Business

June 10: Cater to Diversity

June 11: Stick to the Truth

June 12: Don't Cheat Your Employees.

June 13: Reflect on Your Own Actions

June 14: Rely on the Holy Spirit

June 15: Anticipate Trouble

June 16: Maximize Your Team's Skills

June 17: Find the Sweet Spot

June 18: Fine-Tune Your Product Descriptions

June 19: Admit Your Mistakes

June 20: Nourish Your Mind

June 21: Rattle the Box a Bit

June 22: Avoid Double Binds

June 23: Enjoy Your Work

June 24: Acknowledge Incremental Success

June 25: Establish Common Ground

June 26: Seek God's Kingdom

June 27: Let Righteousness Cover You

June 28: Have Fun Together

June 29: Use New Wineskins

June 30: Paint Word Pictures

July

July 1: Celebrate Your Differences

July 2: Maintain Confidentiality

July 3: Do Something Incredible

July 4: Rehearse Your Speeches

July 5: Use What Is Available

July 6: Be Strong and Take Action

July 7: Focus Your Attention

July 8: Notice God's Work

July 9: Make Good Alliances

July 10: Have a Unified Purpose

July 11: Follow Your Convictions

July 12: Correct Your Course

July 13: Choose Your Own Team

July 14: Keep Your Promises

July 15: Equip Yourself for Good Works

July 16: See People in Person

July 17: Monitor Staff Morale

July 18: Accept Honors Graciously

July 19: Deliver Bad News Respectfully

July 20: Ask God for Wisdom

July 21: Give God Your Worries

July 22: Communicate Your Intentions

July 23: Apply Change Buffers

July 24: Be Fruitful As You Multiply

July 25: Stay in the Driver's Seat

July 26: Remember Your History

July 27: Speak to People's Hearts

July 28: Know Your People's Hearts

July 29: Be Faithful in Small Things

July 30: Pace Your Growth

July 31: Pay Attention to the Future

August

August 1: Establish Clear Boundaries

August 2: Start Over When Necessary

August 3: Stay on Track

August 4: Individually Bless Your Staff.

August 5: Don't Create Double Trouble

August 6: Welcome New Talent

August 7: Pay It Forward

August 8: Utilize Your Senior Employees

August 9: Don't Be Arrogant

August 10: Manage God's Resources Well

August 11: Do What You Say You Will Do

August 12: Motivate Others to Good Works

August 13: Be Generous

August 14: Don't Be a Loner

August 15: Protect Your Image

August 16: Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is

August 17: Show Respect, Regardless

August 18: Recall Your Burning Bush

August 19: Question "Obvious" Successions

August 20: Expect Team Members to Contribute

August 21: Get People Talking

August 22: Consider Strategic Partnerships

August 23: Produce Good Fruit

August 24: Know How to Recharge

August 25: Ask Good Questions

August 26: Remember God's Promises

August 27: Set a Good Example

August 28: Value No-Holds-Barred Sessions

August 29: Eat in the Lunchroom

August 30: Use Stories and Illustrations

August 31: Censor Random Remarks

September

September 1: Add Some Exclamation Points!

September 2: Establish Rapport

September 3: Ask for Advice

September 4: Avoid TMI

September 5: Acknowledge Those Who Help You

September 6: Improve Your Writing Skills

September 7: Have a Plan of Last Resort

September 8: Choose Capable People

September 9: Encourage New Ideas

September 10: Run with Purpose

September 11: Define Strategic Goals

September 12: Avoid the "Love of Money" Trap

September 13: Look Back to Look Forward

September 14: Don't Think Like Everyone Else

September 15: Bloom Where You're Planted

September 16: Gouge Out Organizational Lust

September 17: Don't Worry About a Thing

September 18: Be Above Reproach

September 19: Keep Being Who You Are

September 20: Network and Build Relationships.

September 21: Respect Everyone Equally.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4143-9646-5

OCLC:

865181861