I have always liked this concept/idea in regard to leaders & leadership:
.....Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel. As he went along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew casting a net into the sea (for they were fishermen).
Jesus said to them, ...Follow me, and I will turn you into FISHERS OF MEN (people). They left their nets immediately and followed him.
Is this not what we should be as leaders with those we lead - Fishers of Men, as well as developing/creating more FISHERS OF MEN?
As a leader, are people following you? How willingly and faithfully do you follow your leader?
Of course, the bigger question is about how you/we are following our Savior, the BIG Fishers of Men!?!
Im just thinking... BOOKER
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
IT position, Lexington, MO
The HCC is hiring for a full time HIT Manager. Resumes with references should be sent to toniann@hccnetwork.org or laurie@hccnetwork.org before Friday, September 30th, 2011. Resumes may also be mailed to HCC or faxed to 660.259.9019.
Target start date is November 1st, 2011. Salary range is +/-$40,000 per year plus benefits.
HIT Network Manager
SUMMARY: The HIT Network Manager will be responsible for the day to day operations of the HIT Network and participating members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experienced in working with organizations with diverse backgrounds to reach consensus regarding issues
2. Able to provide technical data in ways that it can be understood to both IT and CEO audiences
3. Supportive of the collaborative nature of the HCC and its work
4. Willingness to help develop on-going revenue streams through HIT initiative
5. High energy individual
6. College degree preferred (Information Technology a plus)
RESPONSIBILTIES:
1. Lead and manage all day to day operational responsibilities for the HIT Network
2. Responsible researching, collecting data, and making recommendations regarding the future activities of the HIT Network
3. Aggressively pursue grants geared to Rural HIT that would be of value to the Coalition members and are consistent with Coalition goals;
4. Cultivates relationships with HIT partners at the local, state and federal level
5. Maintains close relationships with media throughout the country, communicating the successes and “lessons learned”.
6. Ensures all programmatic goals and outcomes are met. Submits all required financial and written reports to the appropriate funding sources in the required format in a timely manner
7. Actively participate and contribute to the sustainability of the HIT Network, including the development of a fee for service menu that can be marketed to potential new members
8. Maintain close communication with Coalition/Network Board members
Target start date is November 1st, 2011. Salary range is +/-$40,000 per year plus benefits.
HIT Network Manager
SUMMARY: The HIT Network Manager will be responsible for the day to day operations of the HIT Network and participating members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experienced in working with organizations with diverse backgrounds to reach consensus regarding issues
2. Able to provide technical data in ways that it can be understood to both IT and CEO audiences
3. Supportive of the collaborative nature of the HCC and its work
4. Willingness to help develop on-going revenue streams through HIT initiative
5. High energy individual
6. College degree preferred (Information Technology a plus)
RESPONSIBILTIES:
1. Lead and manage all day to day operational responsibilities for the HIT Network
2. Responsible researching, collecting data, and making recommendations regarding the future activities of the HIT Network
3. Aggressively pursue grants geared to Rural HIT that would be of value to the Coalition members and are consistent with Coalition goals;
4. Cultivates relationships with HIT partners at the local, state and federal level
5. Maintains close relationships with media throughout the country, communicating the successes and “lessons learned”.
6. Ensures all programmatic goals and outcomes are met. Submits all required financial and written reports to the appropriate funding sources in the required format in a timely manner
7. Actively participate and contribute to the sustainability of the HIT Network, including the development of a fee for service menu that can be marketed to potential new members
8. Maintain close communication with Coalition/Network Board members
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
LEADERSHIP vs MANAGEMENT
Today I was in discussion with a new relationship in life - a leader & teacher. As we finished I was just pondering a bit. Part of this also stemmed from a discussion with a church leadership group.
One thing that came to mind was the old argument of MANAGEMENT vs LEADERSHIP...
Did you know that churches struggle just as businesses, teams, departments & organizations struggle? ...with stability, changing, maintaining, growing, etc?
Anyway, it just hit me that the old phrase about OUT OF THE BOX-thinking has applicability to this difference (ldrship/mgmt).
So many people, cultures & MANAGERS think purely INSIDE that box - maintaining what is known, keeping things stabilized, feeding comfort zones and essentially managing what is there now.
Few people think systemically and in terms of process. Leaders indeed work outside of that box - they GROW, LEARN, IMPROVE, CHANGE, TEACH & MAKE THINGS BETTER...
They are the ones who are not stuck or constrained by the borders of the box. They see & realize the BETTER WAYS are outside that old box. They also realize that when things are comfortable & stable, they are vulnerable. Work on that for a moment. Can things be too comfortable, too good, too right..?
Anyway, just thinking (with my new friend Larry)
One thing that came to mind was the old argument of MANAGEMENT vs LEADERSHIP...
Did you know that churches struggle just as businesses, teams, departments & organizations struggle? ...with stability, changing, maintaining, growing, etc?
Anyway, it just hit me that the old phrase about OUT OF THE BOX-thinking has applicability to this difference (ldrship/mgmt).
So many people, cultures & MANAGERS think purely INSIDE that box - maintaining what is known, keeping things stabilized, feeding comfort zones and essentially managing what is there now.
Few people think systemically and in terms of process. Leaders indeed work outside of that box - they GROW, LEARN, IMPROVE, CHANGE, TEACH & MAKE THINGS BETTER...
They are the ones who are not stuck or constrained by the borders of the box. They see & realize the BETTER WAYS are outside that old box. They also realize that when things are comfortable & stable, they are vulnerable. Work on that for a moment. Can things be too comfortable, too good, too right..?
Anyway, just thinking (with my new friend Larry)
Friday, September 9, 2011
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