Transforming Church

Authenticity, Trust and Simplicity

John Maxwell

Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from an article of the same name in John Maxwel’s Leadership Wired. Find the full text here.

Authenticity - If you’re not fighting to stay true to who you are, life will pigeonhole you in a confining role. It’s up to you to consistently position yourself to the areas of your greatest strength and passion.

Trust – Chronic suspicion is suicide in leadership. By willing to risk in your relationships by reaching out with trust. In response, you’ll earn respect and devotion.

Simplicity - Slice and dice so that in 2007, less becomes more. Focus your energy by making fewer goals, but committing to keep the ones you create. Instead of adding appointments, concentrate on bringing your “A” game to each and every meeting.

This article is used by permission from Dr. John C. Maxwell's free monthly e-newsletter 'Leadership Wired' available at www.injoy.com .