Deepertruth: The Importance for Catholic Leadership from leaders

The Importance for Catholic Leadership from leaders.  

I believe that any good leader, religious, political, military, family, whatever setting, these are some good common sense principles to help people in their leadership potential. If we apply these principles then hopefully, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can make a difference.

1 Peter 4:10-11 states, "As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who utters oracles of God; whoever renders service, as one who renders it by the strength which God supplies; in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."

I have been asked the question that if you don't love yourself, how can you love others? This is the basic point St. Paul makes that Husbands love their wife as they represent Christ and the Church. (Ephesians 5:25) It also follows closely the golden rule, "So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:12)

With this in mind, we should always take self inventory looking to improve our potential, knowing and learning our Faith.  The eleven principles:

1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
2. Be technically and tactically proficient.
3. Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
4. Make sound and timely decisions.
5. Set an example.
6. Know your people and look out for their welfare.
7. Keep your people informed.
8. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
9. Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.
10. Train your people as a team.
11. Employ your team in accordance with its capabilities.