Catalyst

At work, our big project for the fall is an event called Catalyst. It is an awesome event that I enjoy getting to have a small part in. Below are the elements put forth as a Catalyst leader, and the mission and vision are included for context sake. I am curious as to anyones thoughts on these, do they resonate with what you want in a leader? Or are they traits you aspire to in your own leadership? What would you have included or deleted? Does anything jump out at you? I am just curious.

CATALYST MISSION & VALUES
VISION Revolutionize Next Generation Leaders
PURPOSE
Catalyst exists to ignite passion for Christ and develop the leadership potential of the next generation, equipping them to engage and impact their world.

MISSION
To provide relevant solutions through training and resources that connect and develop next generation leaders.

THE ELEMENTS OF A CATALYST LEADER

CHARACTER (How do I make decisions about how I live my life)
Integrity, courage, discipline and private, personal decisions – these all comprise the inner character and integrity of a Catalyst leader. They understand that their character and integrity is the guard to their soul and ultimately their life. This can’t be let go, can’t be delegated, it’s the foundation of who they are as a person and as a leader. It’s the basis from which their moral authority is grounded. It must be nurtured, guarded and found true under testing. Conviction.

COMMUNITY (With whom have I surrounded myself to walk through life?)
People are in my life. It’s the relational quality that God designed that provides encouragement, accountability, and reality. It questions my deepest motives when needed and helps me stay true to the vision God has imprinted on my heart. Mentoring is the relationship where I learn from others, while at the same time others can learn through my experience. Living and working together complete me as a leader because I need others and desire them in my life and they need me.

WORSHIP/INTIMACY WITH GOD (Who God has called me to be)
I must have awareness of my small role in God’s big, developing story. This is critical to my humility, faith and trust in Him as the definer of how He will use me and my calling. To have this constant awareness, I must connect with God without ceasing through my life, study, music, art, film, vocation and relationships. My passion for God to receive Glory must be bigger than my desire for Glory.

PURPOSE/CALLING (Do I have the courage to act on what God has called me to do)
God has a unique purpose that he desires to carry out in me. To know this purpose I must first know Him. To fulfill this purpose, I must trust Him and have the courage to act on it, which may feel like a risk. My talents and heart converge to create my calling and purpose. My foundational understanding of how God is working during our times, determines the specific way I apply this calling vocationally.

CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT (What is the cultural context we are living in?)
As a leader, I must understand the context God has placed me in. I must know the audience I am connecting with to have any opportunity of connection and relevance. Because God desires that Christ-followers engage and influence their surroundings, I will be a source of hope, redemption, justice and peace in my community, demonstrating a piece of the Kingdom of God in a fallen world.

INFLUENCE (How do I lead others?)
I’m not a leader if others aren’t following. Why they are following is the key. If I’m clear on the first five elements, leadership is natural, compelling and attractive. If not, it will be challenged by others and ineffective. Influence can’t be forced; it can only be won over time.

Catalyst Blog for anyone interested: http://catalystblog.typepad.com/catalyst_blog/