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A godly leader finds strength by realizing his weakness, finds authority by being under authority, finds direction by laying down his own plans, finds vision by seeing the needs of others, finds credibility by being an example, finds loyalty by expressing compassion, finds honor by being faithful, and finds greatness by being a servant.

- Roy Lessin

 


Featured Articles:

 

America Cries Out for Visionary Leaders

  Dr. John Frazier

       America has been through many struggles and decisive moments which have helped shape its unique history. From those moments, those who have served as leaders have done so with a clear vision for our future. Read more to see what John Frazier identifies as components of a clear vision, and how visionary leadership is one of the best ways to truly be a successful leader in today’s world.

 

Leveraging Rebuke in Succession Management

  Dr. Joel Hoomans

        Leaders often rely on resourceful tools to help them plan and develop. In this article by Joel Hoomans, the concept of using rebuke for succession planning is explored. Biblical examples of Jesus’ interactions with Judas and Peter are researched, including identifying how Jesus handled each situation with rebuke in order to address human behavior, attitudes, and values.

  What Is Work, and Why Do We Do It?
  Janet Thirlby

How many times do you feel work is just another mundane task you are to accomplish each week? Janet’s insightful article about why we work will give you a fresh perspective on the Biblical mandate God has for us. Scriptural references tied with a present-day story about a Cistercian Abbey offer a unique look at God’s view of work and why we do it.


The Leading Edge is an online journal published by Roberts Wesleyan College’s Master of Science in Strategic Leadership program to encourage ethical and effective leadership in today’s organizations. Our focus is to enhance the leadership skills and perspectives of scholar-practitioners in our increasingly global community.
Volume 2, No. 1, January 2009
From the Editor
 

Welcome to 2009! Not only has a new year recently begun, but a change in the leadership of our country has begun as well. What better time than now to refresh ourselves with some of the characteristics of exemplifying good leadership?

This issue brings you articles about the importance of having a clear vision, incorporating a positive spin on rebuke as a useful tool in succession planning, and a unique perspective on why we work. I encourage you to read these articles in an effort to continue learning about the distinctives of being a great leader. After all—as these articles will reveal—the greatest leader in our history was, and is, Jesus Christ.

It has been said that history repeats itself. Isn’t it time we learn from past examples and be ready to face whatever comes our way?

Yours in continual learning,

Sarah George, M.S.M. 27 ‘04

Editor