Note to Self:

Really great article from March/April 2010 K! Magainze by Dr. Tim Elmore:


Three kinds of kids (leaders):

1. Drivers. These are strong-willed students. They're often stubborn. They want to be in charge. They are natural leaders, but they must learn specific qualities that are not intuitive for them, like patience, people skills and planning. As an adult, you must be direct with a "driver" since they have strong ideas of their own.

2. Diplomats. They are the opposites of the drivers. Diplomats are harmonious, cooperative, and value peacemaking. They're relational and make marvelous leaders as everyone loves them. However, they must learn to stand for their convictions and gain their own vision. To lead them, simply seek cooperation.

3. Dreamers. These are the most misunderstood students. They are creative, reflective and imaginative, and often are quickly diagnosed as ADHD if they can't sit still. They will lead as visionaries, but must harness their own energy and ideas. To lead them well, offer them as many options as possible.


CULTIVATE HEALTHY HABITUDES INSIDE OF THEM:

1. Play chess not checkers. Checkers all look alike and move alike, so you treat the pieces all alike. In chess, however, the only way you can win is to know the strengths of each piece. Mediocre leaders play checkers with their people and get average results. Great leaders play chess and connect with others at the point of their uniqueness.

2. Build thermostats not thermometers. Both of these instruments have to do with temperature. One merely reflects the climate; the other sets the climate. We must cultivate kids who don't just mirror culture, but who set the spiritual tone for their peers.

3. Be a river not a flood. Floods are water going in every direction. Rivers flow in one direction. You must flow, not flood. You must become focused, not fuzzy. You can do anything in your ministry bu you can't do everything. Narrow and clarify your focus.