Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Having a Positive "E"ffect

Today I came across and old values statement sheet that I had put together for those whom I am serving with. I have not seen this in over 8 years. Yet I think it is still very applicable in our serving environment and I am thinking of reintroducing it to our teams. This value statement has an overall theme and then it broken down into seven specific attributes of how that theme is to be lived out in our serving efforts.

To have a positive "E"ffect in our spheres of influence.

EXCELLENCE ... that honors God and inspires people.
EVIDENCE ... that God is working in and through one's life.
EFFECTIVENESS ... doing the right things right.
EDUCATION ... engaging in learning experiences to self-lead well.
EQUIPPING ... the importance of helping others also be successful.
EDIFICATION ... remembering that people matter to God.
ENTHUSIASM ... that is contagious & creates energy.

Oct 7, 2008 3:38:28 PM | Leadership

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Marko,

I apologize for any alliterary offense I may have caused.

Rod

Posted by: Rod Kaya | Tuesday, October 07, 2008 at 08:25 PM

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