Principle centered leaders have eight discernible characteristics.
First, they are continually learning. This is usually self prescribed education and is not because they are forced to learn. They usually are very inquisitive people and find many topics to be interesting.
It has been said many times, but there is much truth in the old saying Readers are Leaders. This keeps a leaders mind fresh full of new information. It keeps them from getting stale and avoiding becoming someone who continually talks about the same things again and again.
Second, they are service oriented toward others. They view life as a constant mission to serve others. This is important that they feel like they are responsible to others otherwise they go about their tasks as just an exercise and not really determined to succeed.
Third, they radiate positive energy to the people around them. Principle centered people are generally cheerful, optimistic, positive, and a pleasure to be around. They usually avoid negative situations or change them around to be a positive setting. It is important to try to reverse destructive energy in order to keep a positive atmosphere.
The fourth major characteristic is they believe in other people. Principle centered people are not critical of other people and don’t fell bigger than other people when they discover their weaknesses. They instead usually refuse to focus on the bad in people and try to draw out the good aspects hidden inside other people.
The fifth major characteristic of principle centered people is they lead balanced lives. They keep up with the current events and like to read. They usually are physically active and are not overly extreme in anything. They also are not slavishly chained to their routines but can make adjustments to schedules.
Sixth, the principle centered leader is synergistic. Synergy is when the whole is more than the sum of the parts. They are not threatened by the successes of team members but help to compliment their weaknesses.
Seventh, they see life as a constant adventure. They truly are interested in other people and give them their full attention when they are listening. They like to try new experiences as an opportunity to grow.
The last characteristic of principle centered leaders is they exercise for self renewal. They spend some time of their day in prayer, reading scriptures, and daily exercise. They try to stay physically healthy which help keep the private victories continually a daily process.
This is important not only for the Business world but also the Church world. The world in general needs the same characteristics in a leader.
It is important and interesting to note that the top five motivational speakers in the world are all avid self professing Christians. Of all the religions of the world, the Bible provides the most detailed accounts of lives of great leaders in the history of mankind.
Leaders are not those that have been lucky enough in life to find the path to success. No, the Bible says time and chance happen to us all. It is what you do with that chance that effects the world around us.
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Fred Zimmerman - Just recently Graduated From Indiana Bible College. The Author has over come Drug Addiction and Has been involved in helping Alcoholics, Drug addicts, and Homeless ministries. Visit More http://jesusaddict.net The article abstract of Principle Center Leaders Stephen R. Covey
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