Episode 2
Beyond Success: Why Faith Driven Leadership Matters
Do you desire to lead with a positive impact as a Christian leader who prioritizes faith above success? If so, I have the solution for you. Through my expertise, I'll show you how to position yourself as a leader of faith and obedience, resulting in a powerful and positive impact on those you lead. Faith driven leadership inspires and motivates others to follow in your footsteps and achieve greatness. Together, we can bring more hope and love into the world through our leadership.
Are you a Faith Driven Leader? Take our quiz to find out! Discover how aligned your faith is with your work and leadership style.
As a faith driven leader, you have a unique purpose. Only you can fulfill it. - Tim Winders
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Reasons to Listen:
- Recognize the value of faith driven leadership in cultivating a trust in God and making a meaningful difference in the world.
- Examine biblical instances of faith driven leaders, such as Joseph and Esther, exhibiting unwavering faith and obedience.
- Uncover the potential for women in faith driven leadership roles, with Esther's journey as a prime example.
- Comprehend the crucial elements of faith and obedience in building effective leadership skills.
- Assess the potential impact of faith driven leadership in transforming the world for the better.
Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Introduction,
Tim Winders introduces the Faith Driven Leadership series, discussing the unique purpose of faith driven leaders, the importance of stepping up and fulfilling that role, and the range of ages that can become faith driven leaders.
00:05:05 - It's Not About You,
Tim emphasizes that faith driven leadership is not about the leader themselves, but rather, it's about recognizing that they are a vessel for a higher purpose, leading with humility, putting the needs of others first, and striving for sustainable, long-term impact.
00:09:51 - Work as Ministry,
Tim explains that faith driven leaders have the opportunity to view their work as a ministry, recognizing that it's not just about achieving personal success, but using their skills and talents to make a positive impact in the world, regardless of whether they're in full-time ministry or not.
00:11:28 - Joseph and Esther,
Tim shares two examples of faith driven leaders in the Bible: Joseph and Esther. He highlights Joseph's remarkable faith and leadership qualities, including his ability to trust God's plan in the face of adversity, prioritize the needs of others, and ultimately save his people from famine. He also discusses Esther's bravery, faith, and willingness to risk her life to save her people from genocide.
00:14:44 - Joseph's story,
Joseph's story is one of extreme struggle for around eleven years, followed by being elevated from a prisoner to a prime minister in a matter of days. He was positioned as a savior for his family and nation, showcasing the importance of faith driven leadership.
00:15:45 - Esther's story,
Esther exemplifies the importance of being a faith driven leader. Her story teaches us that faith and obedience to God's plan provide the strength and courage to make a positive impact on others. As a faith-driven leader, we must be obedient to God's plan to be positioned to impact others.
00:16:58 - Importance of Obedience,
Esther's story highlights the importance of obedience to God's plan as it allowed her to be positioned as a savior for her people. It takes both faith and obedience to be a faith driven leader and make a positive impact on the lives of others.
00:18:28 - Faith Driven Leadership,
Being a faith driven leader requires faith and obedience to God's plan. By following his guidance, we can be positioned to make a positive impact on the lives of others, just like Joseph and Esther. It is important to operate with faith and step into the role of a faith driven leader.
00:19:57 - Faith Driven Quiz,
Tim Winder's Faith Driven Quiz is a short and simple assessment that helps assess your current standing as a faith driven leader. It contains twenty questions that will get you thinking about your leadership and faith.
Resources & Action Steps:
- Listen to episode one of the Faith Driven Leader series, Unleashing the Power of Faith Driven Leadership.
- Take the Faith Driven Leader quiz on Timwinders.com to assess your progress on the journey to becoming a faith driven leader.
- Consider stepping up and fulfilling your unique purpose as a faith driven leader, regardless of age or experience level.
- Remember that sustainable leadership is crucial for long-term impact, and view your work as a ministry to make a positive difference in the world.
- Study the lives of biblical examples of faith driven leaders, such as Joseph and Esther, to learn from their experiences and apply their lessons to your own leadership journey.
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