Friday, April 17, 2009

Executive Coaching

Who is following in your footsteps...
you can multiply your influence by coaching others.

Today's Scripture:

Go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything that I have taught you, and I will be with you always, even until the end of this age.

Matthew 28: 19-20


Jesus showed his great leadership ability in this statement. He first shared his vision with his leadership team. It is obvious that Jesus was sure of his remission. Then he told his team exactly what action he wanted them to take to accomplish it. He also instructed them to multiply their leadership influence. Finally, he reminded them of the importance of leaving a legacy. This is an example for you because it provides key elements to coaching others to fulfill your organization's mission.



You have heard the proverb "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime, but he could open a fish market and make plenty of money while feeding a village! You can multiply your influence by coaching others to succeed.



Follow Jesus's example of making disciples. First share the vision by showing that you believe in others' abilities to carry out the mission. Teach them the tricks of the trade that you have learned. Give them specific instructions on how to persuade or influence others to join vision. Then reassure them of your support and commitment to them.



Selah people' and friends be as sure of your mission as Jesus was of his. Then, teach others to become teachers of your mission. I have had many opportunities over the last 15 years both to spread the good news of the Gospel myself but more importantly those opportunities to coach others in their calling to witness where they are. You will multiply your influence and more greatly accomplish your purpose.



"Peace be yours as you share your influence by coaching others to succeed in the Christian walk."

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston