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Isaiah 41:10
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Philippians 2:3-4
3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
Titus 1:7-14
7 A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money. 8 Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life. 9 He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong. 10 For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation. 11 They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And they do it only for money. 12 Even one of their own men, a prophet from Crete, has said about them, “The people of Crete are all liars, cruel animals, and lazy gluttons.” 13 This is true. So reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith. 14 They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth.
Bold Leader
definition . . .
Leader noun
1: something that leads: such as
a: a primary or terminal shoot of a plant
b: TENDON, SINEW
the leaders in his wrists moved like baling wire Dillon Anderson
c: leaders plural : dots or hyphens (as in an index) used to lead the eye horizontally : ELLIPSIS sense 2
d chiefly British : a newspaper editorial
e (1): something for guiding fish into a trap
(2): a short length of material for attaching the end of a fishing line to a lure or hook
f: LOSS LEADER
g: something that ranks first
the leaders among communicable diseases
h: a blank section at the beginning or end of a reel of film or recorded tape
2: a person who leads: such as
a: GUIDE, CONDUCTOR
The tour leader recommended several restaurants in the area.
B (1): a person who directs a military force or unit
leaders of the army
(2): a person who has commanding authority or influence
a leader in the reform movement
c(1): the principal officer of a British political party
(2): a party member chosen to manage party activities in a legislative body
the majority leader
(3): such a party member presiding over the whole legislative body when the party constitutes a majority
the leader of the House
d (1): CONDUCTOR sense c
the orchestra's leader
(2): a first or principal performer of a group
The concertmaster is the leader of the violin section.
3: a horse placed in advance of the other horses of a team
Catalogue: A Bold Leader…
Collection of Leadership Principles
"A Man Is . . .Vol I
© David Alessio
Excerpt, Sections "Friends and Family"; "Fiction"; "Formal" & Foundational"
Owns personal flaws and strengths, is aware of his limitations, and surrounds himself with talent.
Is passionate.
Empowers others to succeed by pairing action with knowledge, skill and experience.
Plans and is always prepared.
Practices optimism, influencing morale.
Knows what is at stake and is tenacious.
Stands by his convictions, expects the best in himself and draws from past achievements.
Is eagerly willing to take on the task at hand.
Presents tastefully, including attire.
Is socially discerning, practices self-control and is poised in public.
Acts and priorities are clear.
Communicates and fosters trust.
Challenges the status quo, builds on past failure and is courageous in doing so.
Is confident and willing to use ‘shock and awe’ where appropriate.
Has integrity and expects the same of those who serve with and for him.
Demands commitment from those he serves.
Leads the battle cry.
Is respectful, kind, and is driven by results.
Knows the ultimate priority is those served: people are paramount over preoccupation, practices, policies, processes, performance, production or possessions.
Is sympathetic to others facing crippling personal problems, and firmly adapts to obstacles, hurdles and catastrophe.
Faces challenges head on and confidently despite past failures.
Demonstrates abundant and sincere appreciation for those served and heaps praises both privately and publicly.
Makes a friendly introduction, begins with praise and honest appreciation, shows confidence in others while providing them a fine reputation to live up to, and throws down a challenge.
Creates and articulates a clear vision, has a bias for action, and is communicative.
Understands the stakes in an undertaking, communicates it to those he leads in ways they can understand, and identifies his best resources.
Is willing take on overwhelming tasks, is aware of burdens others don’t see, and often feels lonely because of it.
Is resolutely engaged in the process, recognizes and affirms the value of every individual involved, and is an example both in word and action.
Is courageous, faces risk, and is willing to embark on a journey even when he doesn’t know how it will end.
In the face of chaos, maintains self-control, is decisive and takes action.
Is concerned about the welfare of those he serves and solicits their very best.
Changes the “landscape” where necessary to ensure success.
Is unrestrained from heaping praise on those he serves.
Is obsessed over the wellbeing of those he serves, agonizes over their hardships and seeks to entrust them to God.
Is keenly observant of circumstances, is willing to perturb the system, and reacts calmly when adversity emerges because of it.
Adapts, finds solutions where others can’t, and implores their participation.
Owns failure, takes action in catastrophe and is willing to ask for resources from others.
Is under control even in dire circumstances and redirects those he leads to stay on task.
Manages to retrieve isolated, disseminated, or lost resources the instant it is possible and without hesitation.
Feels responsible for those he serves, stands by his convictions, is not afraid to say “no” when needed.
Is honest, respectful of others, and willing to show vulnerability.
Is faithful and committed to his word.
Takes responsibility, has integrity, and stands firm on his principles.
Is willing to ask of others.
Is influential, inspirational and contagious.
Possesses the ability to control his fears and self-doubt, knows his purpose and exhibits humility.
Can diffuse the attacks that come at him, often with humor, and his priorities and purpose remain clear.
Focuses on relationship building, and marshals confidence from past successes.
Trusts the Word of God, is confident and takes action because of it even if never done before and expects the best results.
Bold adjective
1 a: fearless before danger : INTREPID
bold settlers on some foreign shore
b: showing or requiring a fearless daring spirit
a bold plan
2: IMPUDENT, PRESUMPTUOUS
punishing a bold child for talking back
If I may be so bold, I'd like to make a few suggestions.
3: obsolete : ASSURED, CONFIDENT
5: ADVENTUROUS, FREE
a bold thinker
6: standing out prominently
bold headlines
7: being or set in boldface
bold lettering
Your Tasks: A Bold Leader…
1. Of the above listed characteristics of a Bold Leader, put a circle around the bullets you believe reflect your person.
2. Of the above listed characteristics of a Bold Leader, put an X beside the bullets you believe could use improvement.
3. What micro-steps can you take to make improvement, both for people and other areas of your life?
4. Take your marked bullet points to someone you trust and ask if they agree . . . and be open to honesty.
A Word of Encouragement
It's tough enough to be a man in a society that denigrates masculinity. Don't let the aspects of a bold leader listed above put pressure on you. Nibble at those you would like to improve upon in your own life, and ask the Lord, through the Holy Spirit, to work in you.