Why do we follow our leaders? You would probably answer because they have authority over you. However, Tim believes there is a leader in each of us. Rather than a position or a title, leadership is about having a mindset of stewardship.
In this episode, Tim shares his definition of leadership and what it is not. He talks about how leadership is more of a lifestyle rather than a title or something to be achieved. At some point in our lives, we will all be leaders. This episode is to prepare you to be an everyday leader.
3 Reasons to Listen:
- Understand what makes an everyday leader.
- Learn the difference between steward leaders and servant leaders.
- Discover how you can live with a mindset of stewardship.
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Episode Highlights
[03:37] What Is “The Everyday Leader?”
- Leadership is every day—it is who and what we are.
- Everyone is capable of becoming a leader.
- You have to believe that you are an everyday leader.
- Listen to the full episode as Tim shares the topics he will be discussing in Seek Go Create’s The Everyday Leader series.
- There are different ways to assess ourselves as leaders.
[12:03] Tim’s Experience with Leadership
- Tim is a student of leadership through various experiences in life.
- He has different roles in life wherein he is able to practice his leadership skills.
[13:24] What Leadership Is Not
- Leadership is not a position or title.
- You do not have to achieve something to be a leader.
- Leadership is not being a bully or manipulating others.
- It is not a quick skill—it's something that is developed over time.
- Leadership is not based on luck or being in the right place at the right time. It is about your character—who you are.
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[18:00] Are Leaders Born Or Made?
- There is no clear cut answer, but Tim believes that leadership is a combination of both beliefs.
- There are a lot of things that come into play when looking at leadership and influence.
- Leadership takes time; it is a process.
“A steward is not an owner, but he or she is responsible for taking care of something or someone for the ultimate owner.” - Click Here To Tweet This
[19:45] Defining Leadership
- The common notion of a leader in society is someone who has influence.
- The modern-day definition of “influencer” is not positive. Tim shares how he read about a university that offers a 3-year degree to be an influencer.
- For Tim, leadership is stewardship over people, places, and things that God has gifted you with.
[23:05] Definition of Stewardship
- A steward is not an owner but someone who has the responsibility of taking care of something for the ultimate owner.
- Tim and Glori became stewards when they used to house-sit for others.
- Stewardship is a foundational principle of leadership.
- We are all stewards of God's gifts.
- Your perspective about stewardship will help you succeed.
[28:07] Business and Ministry
- Business is a person or a group of people working together to produce something others will be willing to pay...
