“H. I. QUESTIONS FOR TEAM LEADERS Are you comfortable with the fact that your team will only be as good as the leadership you provide? Where are you in the process of moving from individual producer to leading through a team? In which of the five key responsibilities of a leader do you excel? Which of the five key responsibilities of a leader need more of your attention? Are you willing to dialogue with your team on these issues so that you can be a better leader for them? Are you flying at the correct altitude for your leadership role? LEADER’S SCORECARD Give yourself a grade (A, B, or C) in the following areas: _____I have made the transition from independent producer to leading through a team. _____I am flying at the right altitude. _____I am intentional in my spiritual life. _____I am intentional in my family life. _____I have intentional growth in my professional life. _____I manage my “dark side.” _____I regularly keep the mission in front of my team. _____I constantly ask questions. _____I regularly take time away to think. _____My team members are in the right seats. _____I provide maximum missional clarity to the team. _____I empower staff rather than control or micromanage them. _____I intentionally mentor/coach my team members (at least monthly). _____I have an intentional plan to develop new leaders. _____Mobilization of resources is high on my list. _____My schedule is designed to allow me to lead with excellence.”
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Jerry Bridges is an evangelical Christian author, speaker and staff member of The Navigators. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including The Pursuit of Holiness, which has sold more than one million copies. His devotional Holiness Day By Day garnered the 2009 ECPA Christian Book Award for the inspiration and gift category, and The Discipline Of Grace received a similar award in 1995 for the Christian living category.
Bridges earned his undergraduate degree in engineering at the University of Oklahoma before serving as an officer in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
He joined Christian discipleship organization The Navigators in 1955, where he served as administrative assistant to the Europe Director, office manager for the headquarters office, Secretary-Treasurer of the organization, and as Vice President for Corporate Affairs before moving to a staff development position with the Collegiate Mission.