Leadership as Service
Being a professional leader for more than 15 years, I view leadership as an opportunity to serve others. Leaders who think it's all about power usually burn up people and create problems. I have found that people follow more willingly and get truly active in a pursuit when a leader proactively develops them and looks out for their best interests.
Jesus was the epitome of a servant leader and is my my highest role model. He worked for the good of those around him, and developed his followers into world changers.
Ultimately, leadership is about organizing and motivating people to achieve a mission. Clarity of vision, clear communication, a passion for developing people, and an ardent desire to create an organization of excellence are critical.
I have held leadership positions inside and outside business. My business experience is listed under Business. My other leadership experience follows:
Non-Profit Leadership
Knowledge Well (knowledgewell.org)
I serve on the Board of Directors for Knowledge Well, which helps bring knowledge and resources to under-resourced areas of the world. Projects have focused on the Pacific island nations of Palau, Kosrae, Ponphei, and surrounding US territories, including Guam and American Samoa. I was one of the keynote speakers and coaches during a 3-days Pacific Leadership Forum that brought leaders from four islands together for the first time to discuss development strategies and to build relationships.
Grace Church (trygrace.com)
Grace has been a great place for me to get involved. I was elected to the Church Board and have served at different times as children's ministry director, greeting coordinator, adult teacher, children's teacher, youth teacher, big event coordinator, actor, drummer, small group leader, and marriage coach with my wife. It has been fun to get involved in so many areas and watch the church keep growing.
Other
I am open to other involvement as time allows. Please let me know if you would like to have me help in your endeavor.
