Be a Motivational Leader: Lasting Leadership Principles

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“Effective outreach and service are not the result of overwork, but of overflow—the overflow of the life of intimate fellowship with Christ.” (source)

“God holds people responsible for their actions. God holds a leader responsible for what takes place in the ranks. The leader is a prime means God uses to keep His people moving in the right direction and doing the right thing. The one who leads the band must face the music.” (source)

“If a group gets the feeling that its leader is not doing his or her job—or is not taking full responsibility for what is happening in the enterprise—the members will often become resentful, cynical, or fearful. As they grow dissatisfied with their leadership, motivation and morale will plummet.” (source)

“If we want to keep growing, godliness must be our lifetime commitment” (source)

“Growth is not an option. It is a must. The things I learned in my first year as a Christian are still vital today. I still need to pray, but for longer and with greater intensity and understanding. I still need to obey God’s direction. Quickly and completely. These are the factors for growth. The basics are basic, and we never graduate from them. Morning prayer and Bible reading are not electives. They are required. Scripture memory and meditation on the Word are still vital to Christian development. And when the people of God see their leader slacking off in these matters, their confidence wanes. Their loyalty lags. Confusion replaces motivation. Lethargy replaces morale, and the enterprise begins to die.” (source)