Shepherd Leadership
PRINCIPLE OF THE WAY
OF THE SHEPHERD
A perspective on the art of leadership
LEADERSHIP
Every journey starts with a first step…
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Lao Tzu
7 ANCIENT SECRETS TO
MANAGING PEOPLE
1. Know the Condition of Your Flock
2. Discover the Shape of Your Sheep
3. Help Your Sheep Identify with You
4. Make Your Pasture a Safe Place
5. The Staff of Direction
6. The Rod of Correction
7. The Heart of the Shepherd
1. KNOW THE CONDITION OF
YOUR FLOCK
Follow the status of your people as well as the status of the work. • Get to know your flock, one sheep at a time.
• Engage your people on a regular basis.
• Keep your eyes and ears open, question, and follow through.
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2. DISCOVER THE SHAPE OF
YOUR SHEEP
Your choice of sheep can make flock management easier or harder. • Start with healthy sheep, or you’ll inherit someone else’s problems. • Know the S.H.A.P.E. of your sheep to make sure they’re in the right fold.
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ABOUT S.H.A.P.E
S – Strengths
Understand the strengths of the people on your team, or the people who are about to join it.
H - Heart
While the strengths reflect one’s abilities, the heart reflects one’s passion. Put people in areas that reflect their passions.
A – Attitude
People with a good attitude are usually team players. They usually have a teachable spirit. People with negative attitudes tend to be lone rangers. You can’t teach them a thing.
ABOUT S.H.A.P.E
P – Personality
Each one has been hardwired with distinct personality. Put the person in a position that reflects his or her personality.
E – Experience
Each person you meet is a product of their life experiences.
Often the key to understanding an individual and the key to knowing where to place him or her on your team is to learn something about the person’s various experiences.
3. HELP YOUR SHEEP
IDENTIFY WITH YOU
Build trust with your followers by modeling
OF THE SHEPHERD
A perspective on the art of leadership
LEADERSHIP
Every journey starts with a first step…
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Lao Tzu
7 ANCIENT SECRETS TO
MANAGING PEOPLE
1. Know the Condition of Your Flock
2. Discover the Shape of Your Sheep
3. Help Your Sheep Identify with You
4. Make Your Pasture a Safe Place
5. The Staff of Direction
6. The Rod of Correction
7. The Heart of the Shepherd
1. KNOW THE CONDITION OF
YOUR FLOCK
Follow the status of your people as well as the status of the work. • Get to know your flock, one sheep at a time.
• Engage your people on a regular basis.
• Keep your eyes and ears open, question, and follow through.
•
2. DISCOVER THE SHAPE OF
YOUR SHEEP
Your choice of sheep can make flock management easier or harder. • Start with healthy sheep, or you’ll inherit someone else’s problems. • Know the S.H.A.P.E. of your sheep to make sure they’re in the right fold.
•
ABOUT S.H.A.P.E
S – Strengths
Understand the strengths of the people on your team, or the people who are about to join it.
H - Heart
While the strengths reflect one’s abilities, the heart reflects one’s passion. Put people in areas that reflect their passions.
A – Attitude
People with a good attitude are usually team players. They usually have a teachable spirit. People with negative attitudes tend to be lone rangers. You can’t teach them a thing.
ABOUT S.H.A.P.E
P – Personality
Each one has been hardwired with distinct personality. Put the person in a position that reflects his or her personality.
E – Experience
Each person you meet is a product of their life experiences.
Often the key to understanding an individual and the key to knowing where to place him or her on your team is to learn something about the person’s various experiences.
3. HELP YOUR SHEEP
IDENTIFY WITH YOU
Build trust with your followers by modeling