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Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP WORKBOOKBy JOHN C. MAXWELL Thomas NelsonCopyright © 2007 EQUIPAll right reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4185-1786-1Contents1. Leadership Begins with an Attitude.....................132. The Leader's Inner Circle..............................253. Christ, the Great Communicator.........................394. Leading When Times Are Tough...........................515. The Five Levels of Leadership..........................656. The Art of the Basin and the Towel.....................777. The Life You Were Meant to Live........................898. How Leaders Pray.......................................999. Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts.......................10910. I Like Your Style!....................................13111. How to Grow a Leader..................................14112. Characteristics of a Giant Killer.....................151About the Authors.........................................165Chapter OneLeadership Begins with an AttitudeLesson 1Leaders Think and Perceive the World Differently Than Followers DoFor as [a man] thinks in his heart, so is he. (Prov. 23:7 NKJV)It is common to assume that leadership is all about skills and techniques. In reality, our leadership begins when we possess the right attitude about our circumstances and ourselves. This is where all change takes place. William James, the father of modern psychology, wrote: "The greatest discovery of my generation is that humans can alter their lives by altering their attitude of mind." Your attitude will determine your action. Your action will determine your accomplishments. Jesus emphasized this principle by teaching that we must get our heart in order before we can get our life in order. He said that when there are evil treasures in a man's heart, evil emerges. When there are good treasures in a man's heart, good emerges. It's all about what's inside. Real change occurs from the inside out.Exercise: Write the name of a person you greatly admire. Then write down what it is that causes you to admire that person.Now, consider the qualities you wrote down. Do they have more to do with attitude, aptitude, or appearance? (Circle one) Can you see how important attitude is?Biblical Principles about Attitudes1. My attitude as I begin a task will affect its OUTCOME more than anything else.For as [a man] thinks in his heart, so is he. (Prov. 23:7 NKJV)In so many situations, the battle is won before the battle has begun. It all has to do with the frame of mind with which we enter the battle. Are we full of faith, hope, and optimism? Or are we negative and doubtful of getting results? This principle was illustrated when Moses sent the twelve spies into the Promised Land. Joshua and Caleb came back with a positive report. The other ten spies returned with a negative report. Their attitude prevailed, and that generation of people never got to enter the land.Joshua and Caleb The Other Ten Spiesa. Saw the fruit in a. Saw the problems the land in the landb. Saw themselves b. Saw themselves in God's hands as small and weakc. Were optimistic c. Were pessimistic about the future about the futured. Encouraged stepping d. Prevented the people out in faith from progressAttitude Checklist:What is my usual attitude at the beginning of a new experience?Are there certain new experiences that cause me to feel negative?Do these areas help determine my success with God, family, or ministry?2. My attitude toward OTHERS determines their attitude toward ME.Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. (Luke 6:38 NIV)Generally speaking, people are mirrors. They will reflect the attitude of their leader. You must initiate the attitude you want in return. Leaders must understand this to get results. Jesus said, "And just as you want men to do to y
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP WORKBOOKBy JOHN C. MAXWELL Thomas NelsonCopyright © 2007 EQUIPAll right reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4185-1786-1Contents1. Leadership Begins with an Attitude.....................132. The Leader's Inner Circle..............................253. Christ, the Great Communicator.........................394. Leading When Times Are Tough...........................515. The Five Levels of Leadership..........................656. The Art of the Basin and the Towel.....................777. The Life You Were Meant to Live........................898. How Leaders Pray.......................................999. Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts.......................10910. I Like Your Style!....................................13111. How to Grow a Leader..................................14112. Characteristics of a Giant Killer.....................151About the Authors.........................................165Chapter OneLeadership Begins with an AttitudeLesson 1Leaders Think and Perceive the World Differently Than Followers DoFor as [a man] thinks in his heart, so is he. (Prov. 23:7 NKJV)It is common to assume that leadership is all about skills and techniques. In reality, our leadership begins when we possess the right attitude about our circumstances and ourselves. This is where all change takes place. William James, the father of modern psychology, wrote: "The greatest discovery of my generation is that humans can alter their lives by altering their attitude of mind." Your attitude will determine your action. Your action will determine your accomplishments. Jesus emphasized this principle by teaching that we must get our heart in order before we can get our life in order. He said that when there are evil treasures in a man's heart, evil emerges. When there are good treasures in a man's heart, good emerges. It's all about what's inside. Real change occurs from the inside out.Exercise: Write the name of a person you greatly admire. Then write down what it is that causes you to admire that person.Now, consider the qualities you wrote down. Do they have more to do with attitude, aptitude, or appearance? (Circle one) Can you see how important attitude is?Biblical Principles about Attitudes1. My attitude as I begin a task will affect its OUTCOME more than anything else.For as [a man] thinks in his heart, so is he. (Prov. 23:7 NKJV)In so many situations, the battle is won before the battle has begun. It all has to do with the frame of mind with which we enter the battle. Are we full of faith, hope, and optimism? Or are we negative and doubtful of getting results? This principle was illustrated when Moses sent the twelve spies into the Promised Land. Joshua and Caleb came back with a positive report. The other ten spies returned with a negative report. Their attitude prevailed, and that generation of people never got to enter the land.Joshua and Caleb The Other Ten Spiesa. Saw the fruit in a. Saw the problems the land in the landb. Saw themselves b. Saw themselves in God's hands as small and weakc. Were optimistic c. Were pessimistic about the future about the futured. Encouraged stepping d. Prevented the people out in faith from progressAttitude Checklist:What is my usual attitude at the beginning of a new experience?Are there certain new experiences that cause me to feel negative?Do these areas help determine my success with God, family, or ministry?2. My attitude toward OTHERS determines their attitude toward ME.Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. (Luke 6:38 NIV)Generally speaking, people are mirrors. They will reflect the attitude of their leader. You must initiate the attitude you want in return. Leaders must understand this to get results. Jesus said, "And just as you want men to do to y
