Great leaders understand the complexity of leadership, but viewing it with four "corners" in mind will give you a framework for leading better at work, home, and beyond.

Great leaders understand the complexity of leadership, but viewing it with four “corners” in mind will give you a framework for leading better at work, home, and beyond. Here are the four corners of leadership:

Corner #1: Environment

Leaders are responsible for establishing an environment where growth and success can happen.

Corner #2: Equipment

Leaders must make sure everyone has the tools needed to move forward and succeed.

Corner #3: Training

Having tools is frustrating if you don’t know how to use them; that’s where training comes in.

Corner #4: Willingness

At the end of the day, the members of the team need to take the ball and run with it. Leaders can only do their part; others must be willing and eager to win.

Discussion Questions:

  1. Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
  2. What is your initial reaction to this video? Do you disagree with any of it? What jumped out at you?
  3. Which “corner” is your strongest as a leader? Which is your weakest? Explain.
  4. What words would your team members use to describe the environment you’ve established as a leader? Which words would you like them to use?
  5. What is the crucial equipment needed for the job where you lead? Which tools is your team lacking right now?
  6. Describe your training processes. Are they sufficient?
  7. Which people are willing to follow your lead? Which people are unwilling? Why?
  8. How can you apply the four corners at home or at church?
  9. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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