Top 10 Benefits Of Courageous Leadership

I have been involved in a number of complex leadership situations lately.  These situations have reminded me leaders must have COURAGE and be willing to STAND ALONE.  Leaders face too many competing agendas, polarizing personalities, complexity and uncertainty to not lead with conviction and a resolute spirit.

Those whom God has called us to lead want to follow leaders who own the vision and its results.  They want leaders who will take responsibility.  Our teams want to know “if you cut us, we will bleed it.”

Reviewing the Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of March 2014 confirmed these principles.  The post 18 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From God’s Not Dead The Movie became one of this site’s most all-time popular posts.  

People have responded to this film because its characters must have the courage to defend their faith in the face of overwhelming circumstances.  They must stand for what they believe in.  And as a leader, so must you.

Courageous leaders who are willing to stand alone receive the following Top 10 Benefits:

1. Courage gives your team security.
2. Courage gives your team confidence.  They borrow your courage.
3. Courage gives you the grid of what you say “No” to.
4. Courage gives you the opportunity to live with a good conscience.
5. Courage gives you the platform to attract other strong leaders.
6. Courage gives you a healthy sense pride.
7. Courage gives you strong boundaries and clear marching orders.
8. Courage gives you an increased likelihood of success.
9. Courage gives you more influence.
10. Courage helps make you a leader worth following.

Leaders, I have two questions for you – What do you need courage for today?  Are you willing to stand alone?

For the full list, the following are The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of March 2014:

1. 18 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From God’s Not Dead The Movie
2. 10 Signs Your Church Does Not Have A Leadership Culture
3. 7 Practices Of Growing Churches
4. 3 Stages Which Precede The Fall Of A Leader
5. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 10th
6. 10 Practices Of Maturing Leaders
7. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of February 24th
8. What Churches Can Do To Ensure Visitors Return The Sunday After Easter
9. 11 Practices Of A Healthy Church Volunteer Culture
10. Statement From World Vision President Richard Stearns Reversing Decision

The following are 4 hidden gems which did not make the Top 10 but were some of my personal favorites:

• 7 Practices Of Leaders Who Build Great Teams
• 16 Reasons Great Leaders Are Passed Over
• 6 More Practices Of Leaders Who Build Great Teams
• 5 Lessons On Top Talent And Their Impact On Church Growth

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