Impact Leadership Dec. 2023
FREE Replay link until Jan. 14
Chris Hodges – Session 3
-the stages of decline
-The lies people believe in each stage of decline
-The antidote
1. Hubris & egotism (Hubris-great amt of foolish or pride masked by personality or confidence. At first, likable person, they are fun or entertaining)
A. Lies: ‘I'm doing fine’, ‘I know best’, ‘It happens because of me’
B. Antidote: Humility and Altruism (unselfish regard devotion and welfare of others) - Beginning every day, it's not about me. Be grateful, pause, reflect. (Great leaders) ...channel their ego needs away from themselves and into the larger goal...It’s not that Level 5 leaders have no ego or self-interest. Indeed, they are incredibly ambitious-but their ambition is first and foremost for the institution, not themselves.”- Jim Collins
Not you're not just good, you are gifted. A gift that was given to you. It can be taken away with unchecked pride.
2. Life mismgmt & bad habits
A. Lies: ‘I'll get to it later’, ‘What harm could it do’, ‘I can handle it’
B. Antidote: Meaningful purpose & routine -structure creates calm. Purpose defines your life; routines help you live it out. New routines will reboot your emotions, it takes 3-6 weeks to make it a habit. All is well that begins well, not all is well that ends well.
3. Indulgence & compromise – Indulgence is what you allow yourself.
A. Lies: ‘I can’t help myself’, ‘Not hurting anything or anyone’, ‘I work hard, I deserve this reward’
B. Antidote: Boundaries & Right Choices. - pre decide. Makes you more successful, make a decision ahead and a plan for that walking out that decision.
“Be proud of your choices, not your gifts”- Jeff Bezos
Choices lead, feelings follow.
Dr. John C. Maxwell, “Today Matters”
> I will
choose & display right attitudes
determine & act on important priorities
Know & follow healthy guidelines
Communicate & care for my family
Practice & develop good thinking
Make & keep proper commitments
Earn & properly manage finances
Deepen & live out my faith in Jesus Christ
Initiate & invest in solid relationships
Plan for & model generosity
Embrace &practice good values
Seek & experience improvements
4. Isolation & Secrecy – I am my own worst counselor.
A. Lies: ‘I don’t need ppl’, ‘Can handle on my own’, ‘Don't owe an explanation’
B. Antidote: Honesty and accountability
Ecclesiastes 4:8-12 – There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil...Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
5. Sabotage(self) - no antidote, you are already there.
A. Lies: ‘I don’t know what happened’, ‘Wasn't my fault’, ‘They don't understand’
What you will learn from John during this special time together …
👉 What’s At Stake
What “High Road Leadership” is, and why it’s so badly needed in our world today.
👉 What High Road Looks Like
What characteristics a “High Road Leader” exhibits, and how that differs from a lesser one.
👉 The Opportunity
John shared what steps you can take today to become a “High Road Leader” and make a big impact on your community—and the world—today.
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