A leader is someone who influences a group of people towards the achievement of a goal.                                             To be a leader now requires more than knowledge especially this days.Things change fast this days real fast.You must lead a team that responds accordingly, You must personally change fast too or you will be left behind. This doesn't mean you have to change your values,beliefs or convictions.In fact ,that will work against you these days. People rather be in your team and disagree with you some different of opinion is more acceptable today than for people to think you are whimsical in what you claim to believe.This is actually one culture change that can be a benefit for the leader.

You have to embrace a team approach,there are no lone rangers today .By the way he wasn't alone either. if i had a helper like Tonto and a horse like silver i'd have my self a winning team.You have to consider social responsibility ,people want to make a difference .they also want a space where they can spend time whether paid or volunteer,to make difference.

You have to think bigger than today,tomorrow is coming quicker than ever before and people are looking for the leaders who can provide competent direction and consistent encouragement .you have to be willing serve others , people will no longer follow an autocratic leader. they are less loyal than ever.if you want to remain their leader you must prove you care for them personally . trust is more important than having all answers.

you have to allow others to receive credit and assume authority ,it's  what attracts leaders to your team these days.they want to feel they are playing a part in the team's success.it's what's required in leadership today.i realize this brings some unique challenges  for spiritual leaders. we have a message in faith that is unwavering and needs to stay that way. i certainly don't intend to change my message.as leaders ,though we must understand the context of culture in which we find our selves .the way we lead, motivate and recruit people  has changed. if we don't recognized that we will be less successful in accomplishing our God-given assignment.

leader is a strong word every leader must learn .sadly many of us learn it the hard way. we try to please everyone .we live for approval of others .it is a hard lesson ,but learning it keeps you from defeated when unhealthy people do unhealthy things and blame it on your leadership .