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Leadership Lesson 04: Facing the Future
Being forward looking is THE quality that most separates leaders from followers.

If there is one thing that is most often talked about, it is visionary leadership. Sometimes I think it is the MAIN thing that is said to define leaders. What I so respect about Kouzes and Posner, is they know great leadership requires many components. And in that larger vision, they give the rightful place of vision and seeing a better future.

Culture is Changing. And Changing FAST!

Faith is Fading. And for some, fading FAST!

Depression is Rising. And for some, rising FAST!

Some of the most important work we must do is the work of discerning the times and then knowing what we (the church) are to do.

Here is a short description by James Emory White on the state of the freshman soul.

Let us pray. Let us act. Let us trust God.

Brian K. Rice
Leadership ConneXtions International
BrianRice@lcileaders.org

If you want to read some VERY interesting conversion stories that illustrate the continuing power of the Gospel to penetrate to the most unexpecte of people...

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For most of them, Francis Thompson's, Hound of Heaven theme comes to mind... the pursuing God, who is relentless in his pursuit of us.

Grace and peace,

Brian K. Rice
Leadership ConneXtions International
BrianRice@lcileaders.org

Robert Browning spoke of men, but I will borrow his words and speak of both men and women.  

A man's reach should exceed his grasp.

He spoke of having dreams, longings, desire, passion, vision . . . for something more. For something worthy. For something that matters. For the things that make a difference. For that which is beyond your ability, your gifts, your charisma, your time, your experience, your expertise . . . For when your vision is within those things - you are in your COMFORT ZONE.