Personal Leadership Development

A few things to consider for our personal development as a leader:

- Read leadership books

- Have mentors who are great leaders

- Build strong relationships

- Mentor others

- Solve not only your problems but also others problems

- Think about how you can help others you meet and help them

- Persevere through whatever challenges you are facing

- Listen to great speeches

- Do public speaking

- Know your strengths and weaknesses and focus on strengths and bring other team members to eliminate the impact of weaknesses

Comments

[Jason Womack]

I have found over the years that in reaching out to people who are influential, inviting them to lunch (or even out for a cup of coffee!) is a great way to "engage my leadership development."

Thank you for giving us a great list of things to consider, now...I'd love to read a post by you outlining the "steps to take" to DO each of the suggestions!

Thanks for giving us something to think about...

[Jason Womack]

I have found over the years that in reaching out to people who are influential, inviting them to lunch (or even out for a cup of coffee!) is a great way to "engage my leadership development."

Thank you for giving us a great list of things to consider, now...I'd love to read a post by you outlining the "steps to take" to DO each of the suggestions!

Thanks for giving us something to think about...

[Myrlande Russell]

Good morning professor,

I am attending your leadership class at Jubilee Bible College and this is my comment for the day. I do not agree with that statement above as a personal leadership development tool: "Solve not only your problems but also others problems". I rather believe in empowering people to solve their own problems and by having the experience of finding solutions to their own problems, they will be better equipped to coach others to find their own solutions. In my opinion, if we keep solving others problems for them, we are not developing leaders but followers. God bless.

Myrlande Russell (First year - Alpha - JBC)

[Cyril Rayan]

I agree with you Myrlande that we should empower others to solve their problems.

In the context of our team sometimes one of the leaders around us might not have the experience in a particular area he or she is facing a problem in, at that time leaders need to guide ( may be by asking the right questions) to help solve the problem. At the end of the day the problem needs to be resolved. It is about team work.

In the context of us interacting with other leaders we will have opportunities to help other leaders with insights on solving problems. Not everyone has insights on particular kind of issues. Thats why groups where leaders of different organizations meet every month are very powerful and useful to bounce-off new ideas and ways to approach in solving problems.

Cyril

[Cyril Rayan]

Jason,

Good suggestion on inviting influential people to lunch and learn from them

I will take up the idea that you have suggested to put across steps to take to do each of the suggestions on personal leadership development.

Cyril

[Rachel Villarreal Salazar]

Good evening Professor,

I attend your leadership class @ Jubilee Bible College I must say that after only one class I am inspired by your effective teaching abilities, as well as the enthusiasm that was generated during our "group vision" discussions.

My comment for Jason is great idea to have a "power lunch/coffee" to share ideas and implement plans into action. Collaboration will not only help you with your leadership development,you may also find that you too may be instrumental in assisting someone else with theirs.

Can't wait for Wed evenings class.

Rachel

[Israel Mendoza 1st year Alpha class @ Jubilee Bible College]

Professor,

I needed this class. I know that this is what the Lord has called me to. Anyone who is taking this class right now is going to be enlightened with the knowlege of knowing that God created/made us leaders/dominators.

-Israel Mendoza

[Cheryl Smith 1st year Omega class @ Jubilee Bible College]

Dear Professor Rayan,

Thank you for your inspiring teaching this past Tuesday night. One thing that you said that really stood out for me was "Don't wait for all the ducks to line up to start your ministry because they'll never line up." I really needed to hear that because I've been busy trying to get all my ducks to line up. LOL. That was a great message and I look forward to your class this Thursday night.

Cheryl Smith

[Celerina/ JBC 1st Year Omega class]

Several years of working in Clinical Laboratory I found that influence is the greatest asset of a leader. You have to be a model especially when you profess that you are a Christian. They look at your character and ability to get the work done. From previous jobs, I am happy to say that I left a good impression to a couple colleagues that I mentored who take on a bigger responsibility. They are passionate about what they do, quality laboratory results for our doctors and patients.

[Karla Ruiz/JBC - Omega Class]

This is a great course! I really appreciate your teaching. I am a true believer that surrounding yourself with great mentors & leaders is very beneficial. This course has really opened my eyes that our vision is just a matter of small steps to acheive a greater goal.

[Connie A. Gabriel]

Dear Professor,
I am learning a lot in this class "Leadership." My vision is to help my brother pastor a small church in San Jose after finishing JBC. My weakness is I am very shy especially speaking in public. Do you think,I will be able to overcome this problem? Also,I went to the Philippines last year and the poverty is so bad. My heart cries for them especially their needing of a Savior. Right now, I'm supporting a small church in our town because I believe this is one way to reach them for Christ. This is my other vision.

God Bless,
Connie Gabriel/JBC-Alpha

[Carmela Cabalu JBC 1st year Alpha]

I still have a fear of public speaking too(ever since the 3rd grade). I really enjoyed your classes. Thanks for writing your book,"Moving From Vision To Reality"!
It's motivating & encouraging to learn how to develop my skills so I can become a more powerful leader for God.

[Cyril]

Not every leader is a great public speaker. As long as you can communicate clearly to your team you should be fine.

One thing you could do is to join a local Toastmasters group to learn and improve on your public speaking.

Continue to run with your vision and it will come to pass.

[Denethia Jones - JBC First Year Omega Student]

Hello Professor Cyril,

I totally agree with all of the leadership ethics. This is some good stuff. A lot of it you are trusting in "DEVINE AUTHORITY". I especially like what Bishop Pius Muiru said, "PERSISTANCE WEARS OUT RESISTANCE". I feel that everything is started by a vision and then a plan. The final results are already predestined, we just do not know what they are. You can'T build a house without a floor plan, and you most definately can not put walls up with without building a foundation. I hope everyone will take these tools you are offering and at least try them. One great man once said "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." Martin Luther King Jr

Abundant Blessing & Free In Deed ;>)

[Denethia Jones - JBC First Year Omega Student]

Hello Professor Cyril,

I totally agree with all of the leadership ethics. This is some good stuff. A lot of it you are trusting in "DEVINE AUTHORITY". I especially like what Bishop Pius Muiru said, "PERSISTANCE WEARS OUT RESISTANCE". I feel that everything is started by a vision and then a plan. The final results are already predestined, we just do not know what they are. You can'T build a house without a floor plan, and you most definately can not put walls up with without building a foundation. I hope everyone will take these tools you are offering and at least try them. One great man once said "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." Martin Luther King Jr

Abundant Blessing & Free In Deed ;>)

[Lorna Solito]

Professor Cyril,
I have completed the 7 Steps Leadership video and I am so encouraged with the nuggets of Truth provided by you and Pastor Pius Muira. I am in the process of building a team for Jeremiah's House of Hope Bay Area; although we have a Board of 4 we need many laborers! I've been discouraged lately by what I feel is a lack of progress, but after watching the video I have been snapped back into reality! The reality that God is in control and even when it seems like nothing is happening - much is happening in the Kingdom realm to bring God's plans and purposes to fruition. I will keep pushing, believing, persevering and praying over all God has shown me and prepared in my heart for His glory. Thank you!

[Frank Salazar]

Good morning Professor,

Inspiring teaching, succinct and to the the point. Having dreams and not wasting them for lack of belief in oneself. To share with others and not rob them of what they may benefit from you and you from them. Dreams, Visions, Blessings and Spiritual Growth if we but follow Gods plan for us.

Frank JBC Alpha

[jeffrey isais]

thank you so much Cyril you've given me that extra push

[Israel Mendoza]

hello professor,
looking toward to tonights class.

[Shawna Delaney-Saladino]

Blessed day Cyril,
Great insight to reaching your vision. Your book "Moving from Vision to Reality" has been life changing for me. Thanks!

[Denethia Jones/JBC- Omega]

Professor Cyril,

I would like to add to today's comments that an effective leader is one that will put themselves in the shoes of their followers. I love the old saying, "Too many chief and not enough Indians", you have to be an Indian before you are appointed chief. Also, keep in mind,"You have to crawl before you walk". So on that note Myrlande is right, we had this team built called "WET" (Worforce Empowerment Team) to help empower people but we equipped them with the tools and a plan to make their jobs easier.

[Myrlande Russell]

Thanks Denethia! I just want to say that I am enjoying this class. This blog is absolutely great. Why don't we have a website for us "students of Bible College" to get together and discuss the Word and various issues? I think that would be such a great tool and a wonderful way to communicate. Feedback anyone!

[Myrlande Russell - JBC Alpha 1st yr]

Connie,
Professor Cyril is right but I also want to add that we can always develop our public speaking skills by practicing in small groups. Sometimes confidence comes with practice. Professor Cyril certainly have some great tools in his book that you can use in your practice. Be encouraged and trust the Holy Spirit in your vision.

[Myrlande Russell - JBC Alpha 1st yr]

Thanks for the clarification on my previous comments on "solving other's problems". I understand now that we should facilitate team work to help others find solutions to issues or problems they might otherwise not be able to find on their own. A team should always cover for their members to the best of their abilities.

[Cheryl Smith 1st year Omega class @ Jubilee Bible College]

Dear Fellow Leaders,

Yesterday, I was blessed with an opportunity to take the hit for my team. As some of you may know, I am a Business MIS student at SJSU and as part of my course curriculum, I have to work in teams on projects. For my Systems Design Analysis course, I was chosen as the Project Lead and we just got our Project's grade back from our instructor. Much to our surprise and dismay, we received A- on the project instead of the anticipated A+. When I asked why we received the lower grade, the professor said that we mislabeled one of our diagrams. Everyone in our team looked to the one who actually mislabeled the diagram but I recalled the story about Ronald Reagan and Colin Powell. Since the entire class was now looking at us, I immediately spoke up and told the class, "Oh, that was my fault. It was my duty to check all the diagrams before handing in our project." I sincerely apologized to everyone in our group and as we were all leaving to go our separate ways, the young man who actually mislabeled the diagram asked me why I took the blame for it. I was happy to tell him that it was my duty as the Project Lead to take full responsibility for the actions of the team. In hindsight, even if I had not heard the story of Ronald Reagan and Colin Powell from Professor Rayan, I probably would have reacted the same way that I did; but I was thankful to have had that story to draw upon since it was still fresh in my memory.

~Cheryl Smith