Spirit of Leadership

THE SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP

ACCOUNTABLE TO WHOM? Let’s begin by clarifying to whom the leader must be accountable:

1. Himself (his conscience) 2. The primary stakeholders 3. The general family of humanity 4. The Creator, as the ultimate authority

All true leaders are aware of their responsibility to higher authority. Particularly in relation to the Creator, they are aware that they are accountable before God for their words and actions. LEADERS AND ACCOUNTABILITY A true leader is always conscious that he is not a law unto himself but should uphold established laws and treat others with respect as people made in the image and like ness of the Creator. He also listens to the advice and input of credible authority. WHAT IS ACCOUNTABILITY? In a nutshell, accountability is giving a reckoning for one’s conduct and reporting on one’s progress. It is also an admission of motives and reasons for taking certain actions. THE ACCOUNTABLE LEADER In Paul’s letter to the people of Philippi, he explained that Jesus was willingly accountable to the Father when he was on earth.

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