The Christian Leader Profile™ categorizes leaders into one of four types: Directing, Strategic, Team-Building or Operational. Directing leaders, tend to be the “big picture,” motivational leaders focus people’s attention on vision for the future, are most likely to exhibit biblical values. However, they are more likely than others to struggle with servanthood and exhibiting a loving heart. They sometimes lose sight of the fact that their aggressiveness and zeal for the vision may hurt some of the very people they wish to help. Strategic leaders analyze information, evaluate options, and recommend the most effective courses of action. They are the strongest types of leaders when it comes to faith maturity and exhibiting biblical wisdom. However, they are most prone to difficulties with their temper and speech. They become so passionate that they may lose patience with folks who hold different opinions. Team-Building leaders focus on mobilizing people around the vision, using people’s gifts and abilities to maximize productivity. While they don’t outshine their fellow leaders in any particular character quality, they are most likely to have trouble teaching effectively. They are highly relational and able to get people excited about their role in pursuing the vision, but they are often ineffective communicators of transformational or
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