Comments on: Leading Teams, Not Individuals (why the Borg is better)

By: Millardthemk

Millardthemk — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:17:40 +0000

:Ch does this next part of the arg require me to buy a book?

By: mooney

mooney — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:45:32 +0000

hehe. Sorry Christopher. I recently read Marx’s Communist Manifesto, and it was the first thing that popped in my mind. Great points! Husbands can use this in the home too, and not be too proud to hear our wife’s and children’s ideas with merit.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:44:31 +0000

Yup, delegation is difficult. So is letting someone else be the creative initiator and take a project in a direction you didn’t come up with yourself.

However, I think when we delegate, when we teach someone how do to do something and then let them put their own spin on it or tweak it so that it is there own, we come very, very close to the heart of God.

After all, He was the one that told Adam to subdue the earth. He also didn’t include a point-by-point how to do that either. He didn’t micro-manage Adam. He gave him tools, (intellect, strength, creativity) and then He let him work.

He also didn’t leave Adam all on his own. They met together in the cool of the evening, and I don’t think it’s too much of a leap to say those might have been in part brainstorming and teaching sessions.

So I think we really are very much like Him, when we teach others the basics and then stand back and cheer at their wobbly, creative masterpieces.

By: mooney

mooney — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:30:15 +0000

Are you saying the bourgeoisie must give intellectual ownership to the proletariat? That through this infusion of property ownership to the proletariat, the collective can advance? The reason the ruling class runs everything is because they have the idea and KEEP them.

%^&*#@ capitalist.

- Marx

By: Christopher Hopper

Christopher Hopper — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:50:52 +0000

kz: thanks so much for your encouragement, brother. will miss you at nlcc this morning.
ch:

By: Christopher Hopper

Christopher Hopper — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:05:17 +0000

jh: thanks babe. i adore you.
mh: extremely good point. we are called to release others to grow, indeed. well said. (it’s kinda’ like how i released you to lead while painting at dibor; had i done all the perfectionist work, you would have never grown).
jb: dude! so coolio!
ch:

By: Kevin Zoll

Kevin Zoll — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:02:02 +0000

Christopher,

I know all too well the point you have reached in your own growth as a leader and a mentor.

Often times it is simply faster to do a given task yourself, as you possess the technical expertise to achieve the desired outcome in the desired time frame. However, as a leader it is our responsibility to develop and mentor those who have been entrusted to us.

As a pastor you have been entrusted with a group of individuals on fire for Christ. A group of individuals God has entrusted you to mentor and develop. That you have chosen to reveal this about yourself speaks volume about your character.

You are a godly man, and I know God has chosen the right man for the tasks that lay ahead.

By: John Brennan

John Brennan — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:16:54 +0000

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By: Michael Hensley

Michael Hensley — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:21:58 +0000

And I for one would love to work with someone as creative and talented as yourself. I too have the perfectionist mindset, and it has hindered my growth in some aspects. I have held to both tenants, 2A&B steadfastly. You know what? Not only is it not good for us…it also never allows anyone else to grow!! Which is diametrically opposed to the entire purpose.

“Resistance is futile”.

Love ya, Bro.

By: Jennifer hopper

Jennifer hopper — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:14:17 +0000

You are incredible.