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Currículo completo para el LIDERAZGO

Amigos,

Estamos lanzando un currículo completo para el LIDERAZGO de las iglesias y las organizaciones cristianas. Son 36 talleres y 6 libros. Cada libro (6 talleres) se enseña en un día. Los temas se enfocan en 3 áreas: carácter, habilidades y estrategia. Estos talleres son en alianza con EQUIP, el ministerio fundado por John C. Maxwell. Además, son talleres reconocidos con créditos en varias universidades de Estados Unidos.

Si, saben de alguna iglesia u organización que necesite desarrollar sus líderes, estamos a sus órdenes.

Inversión: $10 o 5000 colones. Incluye: Libros y certificado.

Su servidor, Darwin López.

It's Not Just What You Do, It's When You Do It

It's Not Just What You Do, It's When You Do It
Then the king said to me, "What do you request?" So I prayed to the God of heaven. Nehemiah 2:4

Good leaders understand that timing is everything. Nehemiah spoke to the king about Jerusalem, but not until four months after he first heard about its broken wall. He began praying about the ruined wall in December, but not until April did he approach the king about rebuilding it. What was he waiting on?

No one knows for sure, but Nehemiah might well have been waiting on:

1. His ownership of the burden and vision.
2. A foundation of prayer to be laid.
3. His own readiness with a plan.
4. The king's mental and emotional mood.
5. The season when he could move quickly.
6. A trust to deepen between him and the king.

How do you know when to move in leadership? How does asking at the right time increase your chance for success?

The Maxwell Leadership Bible

The Longest Way is a Short Cut

February 9

The Longest Way is a Short Cut
Then [Saul] waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come . . . So Saul . . . offered the burnt offering. Now it happened, as soon as he had finished presenting the burnt offering, that Samuel came . . . And Samuel said, "What have you done?" 1 Samuel 13:8-11

One of the most common obstacles to success is the desire to cut corners. But short cuts never pay off in the long run. If you find that you continually give in to your moods or impulses, then you need to change your approach to doing things. Cutting corners is really a sign of impatience and poor self-discipline. But if you are willing to follow through, you can achieve a breakthrough. The best method is to set up standards for yourself that require accountability. Any time you suffer a consequence for not following through, it helps you stay on track. Once you have your standards in place, work according to them, not your moods. That will get you going in the right direction. Self-discipline is a quality that is won through practice.

Failing Forward
J.C Maxwell

The Team Holds the Dream

February 5

The Team Holds the Dream
Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they're like spring rain and sunshine.
Proverbs 16:15 (The Message)

One of the mistakes people make is that they focus too much attention on their dream and too little on their team. But the truth is that if you build the right team, the dream will almost take care of itself.

If you want to achieve your dream-I mean really do it, not just imagine what it would be like-then grow your team. But as you do so, make sure your motives are right. Some people gather a team just to benefit themselves. Others do it because they enjoy the team experience and want to create a sense of community. Still others do it because they want to build an organization. The funny thing about those reasons is that if you're motivated by all of them, then your desire to build a team probably comes from wanting to add value to everyone on the team. But if your desire to build the team comes as the result of only one of those reasons, you probably need to examine your motives.

The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork

Extending Your Influence

Extending Your Influence
And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons. Mark 3:13-15

One of the greatest lessons I've ever learned is that the people closest to me determine my level of success or failure. On my 40th birthday, I discovered that the only places where my influence and productivity were growing was where I had identified potential leaders and developed them. My intention in developing leaders had been to help them improve themselves, but I found that I was also benefiting greatly. Spending time with them had been like investing. They had grown, and at the same time I had reaped incredible dividends. That's when I realized that if I was to make it to the next level, I was going to have to extend myself through others. I would find leaders and pour my life into them, and as they improved, so would I.

Your Road Map for Success

Good Leaders are Good Listeners

Good Leaders are Good Listeners
Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and God will be with you.
Exodus 18:19

As the leader of a team or an organization, you set the tone for communication. A leader's communication must be consistent, clear, and courteous. But leaders must also be good listeners. When leaders don't listen...

They stop gaining wisdom.
They stop "hearing" what isn't being said.
Team members stop communicating.
Their indifference begins to spread to other areas.
Ultimately, poor listening leads to hostility, miscommunication, and a breakdown of team cohesion.

How are your listening skills? Give yourself a 360-degree review. Ask for feedback concerning your ability and willingness to listen from your boss or mentor, your colleagues, and your subordinates. If you don't get good grades from all of them, then quiet down, listen up, and work to become a better communicator.

The 17 Indisputable Laws of Leadership