Here is how I answered the questions……
Servant Leadership Questions
- What are the most important qualities an effective leader should have? Knowing JESUS is everything, Honesty, Integrity, Biblical Worldview, Love all people, but always tell the truth, do it in ‘tough love’ Hold yourself accountable to God in all you do. Seek the Lord for all things. Know you do not have all the answers! But God does. No swearing, dirty jokes, no drinking booze, People need to see Jesus in you. You can see they have God given discernment.
- What are the qualities you want most in an employee? Why? Knowing JESUS is everything, honesty, integrity, people see Jesus in them, Biblical Worldview, love all people, they live for Jesus and put others before themselves. They must have God given discernment.
- In what areas would you like to improve your leadership? When I get tired, my cup is empty, I need to stop and rest. My mind needs a rest so I think and see JESUS clearly. Being tired messes with my God given discernment.
- What is the role of effective communication in leadership? Knowing you as the leader are in-tuned with Jesus, that you are hearing from the LORD, The Holy Spirit is guiding you in communication with all people.
Two Additional Questions
- Do you ever meet with other leaders within your field to learn new leadership strategies to try? I have a wonderful group of Pastors and Laypeople that I associate with. However, it comes down to what JESUS says and what is in His Word. We must all listen for the Lord! Our God given discernment is a very precious gift! Many are so filled up with the world, they cannot hear God.
- Have you ever had an employee not follow the standards you set, and how do you deal with them? Yes, I hold them and myself to The Word of God, Biblical principles. They are given a warning that we are to follow Jesus and the Word of God, if it continues they may be dismissed. I also offer counseling. Sometimes I make counseling with an outside person a must.