Keep It Simple: Navigating Leadership Through Three Foundational Questions

Inspired by Good to Great by Jim Collins, leadership boils down to focusing on three essential questions that drive purpose and success.

1. What Are We Passionate About?
   Passion fuels our drive, creativity, and commitment. For faith-based leaders, this question also asks, “What has God called us to?” This alignment grounds us in a higher purpose, making leadership more genuine and impactful.
2. What Can We Be the Best At?
   Excellence comes from identifying and honing unique strengths. Leaders of faith may consider how their God-given gifts can serve the world, turning their skills into acts of service and worship.
3. What Will Sustain Us?
   For Collins, sustainability is about managing resources wisely. Faith leaders can view this as stewardship, using God’s resources carefully to ensure lasting impact.

Implementation Tips:

• Reflect Regularly: Set aside time to revisit these questions personally and with your team.
• Communicate Openly: Align team goals with passion, strengths, and stewardship.
• Stay Accountable: Invite feedback and review your progress often.

By keeping leadership focused on these three questions, leaders can foster clarity, resilience, and a lasting, mission-driven impact.