leadership begins with an attitude " (leaders think and perceive the world differently than...

“Leadership Begins With an Attitude"

(Leaders Think and Perceive the World Differently Than Followers Do)

""For as he thinks in his heart, so is he… Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)”

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Biblical Principles about Attitudes

1. My attitude as I begin a task will affect 1. My attitude as I begin a task will affect its outcome more than anything else.its outcome more than anything else.

Proverbs 23: 7 NKJVProverbs 23: 7 NKJVAs a man thinks in his heart, so he is. “ As a man thinks in his heart, so he is. “ The battle is won before the battle has begun. It all has to The battle is won before the battle has begun. It all has to

do with the frame of mind with which we enter the do with the frame of mind with which we enter the battle.battle.

“Leadership Begins With an Attitude" (Leaders Think and Perceive the World Differently Than Followers Do)""For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he… Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)”


1. My attitude as I begin a task will affect its outcome more than anything else.

Joshua and CalebJoshua and Caleb1. Saw the fruit in the land1. Saw the fruit in the land2. Saw themselves in God's hands2. Saw themselves in God's hands3. Were optimistic about the future3. Were optimistic about the future4. Encouraged stepping out in faith 4. Encouraged stepping out in faith The Other Ten SpiesThe Other Ten Spies1. Saw the problems in the land1. Saw the problems in the land2. Saw themselves as small and weak2. Saw themselves as small and weak3. Were pessimistic about the future3. Were pessimistic about the future4. Prevented the people from progress4. Prevented the people from progress



2. My attitude toward others determines their attitude toward me.

Luke 6:38 (NIV)”Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”



2. My attitude toward others determines 2. My attitude toward others determines their attitude toward me.their attitude toward me.

Four Important Leadership Steps with People:Four Important Leadership Steps with People:1. Remember their name1. Remember their name2. Recognize their potential2. Recognize their potential3. Request their help3. Request their help4. Reward their efforts4. Reward their efforts



3. My attitude is the major difference 3. My attitude is the major difference between success and failure.between success and failure.

Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) ”Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.“




The Book of Proverbs lists some abominations to the Lord. Consider them for a moment: 1.Pride 2. Coveting 3. Lust4. Envy 5. Anger 6. Gluttony 7. SlothfulnessAll are matters of the attitude.




2 Peter 1:5-7 (New International Version - UK)5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.



4. My attitude can turn my problems into 4. My attitude can turn my problems into blessings.blessings. Philippians 2:5-9 (NIV) 5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross! 9Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,



4. My attitude can turn my problems into 4. My attitude can turn my problems into blessings.blessings.Three Phases of a Problem:1. Awareness2. Evaluation3. Choice

Romans 8:28 (NKJV)And we know that all things work together for good to those And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to who love God, to those who are called according to HisHis purpose.purpose.



5. My attitude can give me an uncommon 5. My attitude can give me an uncommon Perspective on life.Perspective on life.

Mark 9:23 (NIV) " 'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."



5. My attitude can give me an uncommon 5. My attitude can give me an uncommon Perspective on life.Perspective on life.

The primary difference between a The primary difference between a follower and a leader is perspective. The follower and a leader is perspective. The primary difference between a leader and primary difference between a leader and an effective leader is better perspective.an effective leader is better perspective.



6. My attitude is my best friend or my worst enemyLuke 6:45 (NIV)45The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.



6. My attitude is my best friend or my worst enemyPracticing psychologists list five rules for evaluating people considered for job promotion:

(1) ambition (2) attitudes toward policy(3) attitudes toward colleagues(4) leadership skills (5) attitudes to pressure on the job



7. My attitude, not my achievements, will give me happiness.Ecclesiastes 2:11 , 3:12-13 (NIV)

11 Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun.

12 I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. 13 That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil— this is the gift of God.



7. My attitude, not my achievements, will give me happiness.

The thoughts in your mind are more important than the things in your life.



8. My attitude will change when I choose to change it.

Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV) 19 This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live



8. My attitude will change when I choose to change it.

As we mature, our life is governed more by our choices than by our conditions or circumstances that come along the way.


Biblical Principles about Attitudes8. My attitude will change when I choose to change it.Here is how to tailor-make your attitude:

1. Believe it is not what happens to you but what happens in you that matters most.2. Stop blaming something or someone else for your attitude.3. Evaluate your present attitudes.4. Recognize that faith is stronger than fear.S. Request God to fill you with His Holy Spirit.6. Uncover and write out a statement of purpose.7. Enlist the help of an accountability partner.8. Spend time with the right people.9. Select a model to follow.10. Consume the truth. Soak yourself in the Scriptures!


Biblical Principles about Attitudes9. My attitude needs continual adjustment

Philippians 4:8 (NIV)Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.


Biblical Principles about Attitudes9. My attitude needs continual adjustmentIndicators for Attitude Adjustments 1. I have not had enough time with God or myself.2. My family notices and tells me about my attitude.3. My relationship with co-workers becomes strained.4. My view of people begins to lower.S. My perspective on life becomes cynical.


Biblical Principles about Attitudes10. My attitude is contagious. People catch our attitudes like they catch a cold from us-by getting close to us!


Biblical Principles about Attitudes1. My attitude as I begin a task will affect its outcome more . My attitude as I begin a task will affect its outcome more

than anything else.than anything else.2. My attitude toward others determines their attitude 2. My attitude toward others determines their attitude

toward me.toward me.3. My attitude is the major difference between success and 3. My attitude is the major difference between success and

failure.failure.4. My attitude can turn my problems into blessings.4. My attitude can turn my problems into blessings.5. My attitude can give me an uncommon Perspective on 5. My attitude can give me an uncommon Perspective on

life.life.6. My attitude is my best friend or my worst enemy6. My attitude is my best friend or my worst enemy7. My attitude, not my achievements, will give me 7. My attitude, not my achievements, will give me

happiness.happiness.8. My attitude will change when I CHOOSE to change it.8. My attitude will change when I CHOOSE to change it.9. My attitude needs continual adjustment”9. My attitude needs continual adjustment”10. My attitude is contagious.10. My attitude is contagious.



Develop a strategy or changing these attitudes:1. Model the right attitude for the people.2. Identify and connect them with leaders.3. Disciple leaders in this subject of attitude.4. Preach these truths.5. Hold the people accountable for their attitudes.


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