A purpose statement is, in essence, a written-down reason for being. Jesus' mission helped him decide how to act, what to do, and even what to say when challenging situations arose. Clarity is power: Once you are clear about what you were put here to do then 'jobs' become only a means toward accomplishing your mission, not an end in themselves.
Laurie Beth JonesA good leader has a plan that consists of changing simple pictures. Just because a group of people has a bunch of boards, hammers, and nails does not mean that they are building a house or even anything recognizable. Sometimes leaders think they are doing their job just because there is a lot of hammering going on. As a society we like the sound of hammering, but we are uncomfortable with the sound of thinking, which is silence.
Laurie Beth JonesKnow more about the situation you're facing than a reporter who is writing a major article would.
Laurie Beth JonesLeaders identify, articulate, and summarize concepts that motivate others. Most important, they boil concepts down to an understandable idea.
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