Marc Estes

Have you ever sat at a table in a restaurant where the legs were uneven? Did you find it a little irritating? Have you ever been around a leader that had great potential, yet they were unbalanced in a certain area of their life and they bothered you as well? Balance is a key component to all aspects of life. Balance is a key component to developing leaders.

As you look at developing leaders around you, there should be three foundational components that deserve equal attention:

1. HEAD development – Leaders with wisdom and knowledge.

2. HEART development – Leaders with character and integrity.

3. HAND development – Leaders with skill and experience.

HEAD Development

We need leaders today that understand and embrace sound doctrine and leadership principles. Our leadership development must include some strategy inwhich we direct those around us to grow in their knowledge of God and doctrine. You might consider a cool new equipping opportunity at PBC website.

HEART Development

Leadership is influence. Who we are ultimately shapes what those following us, ultimately become. In a time where there is an onslaught of fallen leaders and a society that exalts gifting over character, we must reverse the trend to develop leaders who lead by character.  Settle for nothing less than developing leaders with impeccable character.

HAND Development

Leaders must have knowledge and heart, but must also  have application. As you work to develop leaders around you, there must be environments in which they are allowed to apply that which they have learned. Experience is the best form of development as it gives you the opportunity to observe and evaluate the leader’s life in action. Allow them to try and allow them to fail. Encourage them, critique them and inspire them to succeed.

As you move forward in developing leaders around you, make it your aim to create leaders that are balanced in these three important areas.