What Is A Leader’s Most Valuable Currency?
May 31, 2012 
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You can learn much by noticing what makes up your most read posts. As I reviewed my list of Top 10 Most Read Posts of May 2012, an important leadership principle became apparent.
The most valuable currency a leader has is not position. It is not power. It is not your skill set, intellect, or background. These are all important but in the digital age the most valuable currency a leader has is generosity.
Look at the Top 10.  Three posts were the top leadership posts I read during a given week by others.  Each contained a link back to the original website. Two were guest posts by other incredible leaders. And finally, I wrote two posts about staff members at Fellowship Bible Church where I attend.
Pastors and leaders, if you want to expand your influence, start by being generous. Promote others. Tell their stories. Leaders who say, “Look at me” simply will not have the impact of those who are generous. Now on to the Top 10:
- 27 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From The Avengers Movie
- The Most Naturally Gifted Pastoral Leader I Have Seen In The Last 35 Years - This is a wonderful guest post by the incredible pastor of Transformation Church in Rock Hill, SC, Derwin Gray.
- 13 Rights Successful Leaders Must Give Up
- 10 Habits Of Highly Effective Stewardship Pastors - One of my all-time favorite posts. We made the national news!
- The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 1st
- The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 14th
- 10 Things I Want To Say To A Departing Friend And Leader
- 10 Reasons Why I’d Make A Terrible Feminist is a guest post by Nikki Weatherford.
- 3 Things That Pastors And Church Leaders Can Do That Will Always Work
- The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 7th
The following are three additional personal favorites that did not make the Top 10. I trust that you will enjoy them the 2nd time around.
- 13 Habits Of Highly Successful Innovators
- You Are A Leader! Now Lead!
- 10 Characteristics Of Effective Innovation
Finally, I want to thank everyone who visited this site during the past month. It is always humbling that you would give up some of your time to read the contents of each post. I look forward to interacting with you in June, and don’t forget to comment.
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“In the digital age the most valuable currency a leader has is generosity.” Brian, that single statement may be one of the most profound leadership axioms I’ve come across this year. You’ve captured a vital truth that each of us as leaders must come to terms with in this digital age. Thanks for so succinctly nailing a leadership gem!
Scott,
Thank you for the reply and I’m glad you enjoyed the post! Quite candidly, you are the perfect picture of the new type of leader needed to succeed in the digital age. You have been so gracious and faithful in serving Christian leaders. It is exciting to see how God is expanding your platform.
Brian
It’s always interesting to review the popular posts over the past months. Like you noticed, being generous paid off.
Looking at my top posts for the month, two were guest posts, one was an interview, and the list goes on and on. It’s all about generosity!
Well said Joseph. What is exciting to me to watch a community of like-minded Christian leaders being formed and to be a part of the community. I’m glad we connected.
Brian, so much great reading here. I love reading your top posts.
Lincoln, it is great to hear from you. I’m glad you enjoy the weekly recaps. There is so much good material out there that it is a pleasure to pass some of it along as I come across it. Your stuff could make the Top 10 each week and the readers of this site should always visit you.
Terrific perspective. A leader is generous–and with time especially!