Great leaders understand the complexity of leadership, but viewing it with four "corners" in mind will give you a framework for leading better at work, home, and beyond.
Great leaders understand the complexity of leadership, but viewing it with four “corners” in mind will give you a framework for leading better at work, home, and beyond. Here are the four corners of leadership:
Corner #1: Environment
Leaders are responsible for establishing an environment where growth and success can happen.
Corner #2: Equipment
Leaders must make sure everyone has the tools needed to move forward and succeed.
Corner #3: Training
Having tools is frustrating if you don’t know how to use them; that’s where training comes in.
Corner #4: Willingness
At the end of the day, the members of the team need to take the ball and run with it. Leaders can only do their part; others must be willing and eager to win.
Discussion Questions:
- Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
- What is your initial reaction to this video? Do you disagree with any of it? What jumped out at you?
- Which “corner” is your strongest as a leader? Which is your weakest? Explain.
- What words would your team members use to describe the environment you’ve established as a leader? Which words would you like them to use?
- What is the crucial equipment needed for the job where you lead? Which tools is your team lacking right now?
- Describe your training processes. Are they sufficient?
- Which people are willing to follow your lead? Which people are unwilling? Why?
- How can you apply the four corners at home or at church?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
