How to Demonstrate Effective Leadership: 24 Real-Life Examples of Grace in Action
It is my pleasure to share How to Demonstrate Effective Leadership: 24 Real-Life Examples of Grace in Action has been published.
The book shares a Christ-centered approach from real-life examples of how effective leadership skills can be successfully demonstrated in tough situations. It provides:
- A clear demonstration of how your faith is a competitive advantage.
- An easy narrative reading versus being another dry, boring, theory-driven book.
- A holistic 3-dimensional approach to leadership.
- An appendix with great resources for personal reflection and reference.
- And more!
Excerpt from Chapter 12: Be Courageous
When I found I could not, in good faith, support a design that was not a result of our process but that of our leader’s opinion (rather than data), I had to make a choice. I needed to have a crucial conversation—and it was not with a peer or subordinate.
Managing up is easier when the stakes are low. It is exponentially more challenging when it involves giving feedback, especially to your boss’s boss. But I know that “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV).
I prayed about what I should do. I set up a meeting with Mathias to provide feedback and a decision I had taken. This was not an easy task, as I had never given structured constructive feedback to anyone one level above me—let alone two levels above me—in the company before.
I set up to meet in the cafeteria over coffee. A neutral place. His office was just way too intimidating. Subject? Coaching. I expected him to naturally assume I was asking for some coaching. I was nervous. No backing out now. I documented what I was going to share with him so that I would not deviate from my message. Did I say I was nervous?
The day before the meeting, I was so nervous that I needed some mental reinforcement. So, I dragged my office buddy, Glenda, to the cafeteria for the cup of coffee she did not know she needed. There, I shared my plan so that she would tell me I was about to commit career suicide and that I should cancel the meeting with Mathias. She did not.
What drove this crazy plan? What would you do under similar circumstances? Did I experience any retaliation? Read the book to find out and learn how to apply it to your situation!
Purchase your eBook or paperback copy of How to Demonstrate Effective Leadership from Amazon. And while you are at it, go ahead and get one for someone else so you can discuss the principles and critical points together.
Empowered Leader Reflection:
What have you done to grow your leadership skill today (wink!)
