What does it mean to be wise? Dr Mark Strom

– Wisdom: reading the patterns of life, discerning which is relevant and helpful, and acting with intent, integrity and care, the ability to read patterns of life well.

– Leadership: the human capacity to touch another’s life, to change the world

The Attributes of a wise leader: 

• with Character people will follow
• with Discernment comes clarity
• with Will purpose is harnessed
• with Skill a way opens up

The patterns of life that a wise leader must learn to read well and indwell, applying these with attributes above:

• naming: to lead wisely is to pay attention to, and to become skilled in, the ways language shapes meaning and life
• conversation: to lead wisely is to pay attention to attention to, and become skilled in, the ways people create new understanding in the subtle to and fro of conversation
• influence: to lead wisely is to pay attention to, and to become skilled in, the dynamics of holding commitment to both people and to goals, particularly when meaning and even relationships begin to break down
• speaking into darkness: to lead wisely is to pay attention, and to face with integrity, the uncertainty and fear that inevitably accompanies responsibility and choice

The arts of a wise leader: 

• by Story a compelling vision is nurtured and owned
• by Brilliance new reputation is made possible
• by Promise people think and speak new possibilities
• by Grace people find heart and purpose.