Excellence  vs  Perfection

Given by Jorge Basave of “Equip”

MACU 10/Nov/07  www.lidere.org

The Leader that encourages their people to EXCELLENCE produces:

* Growth founded upon relationships. (Gives security to the people)

* Action motivated by devotion to their Leader.

* People motivated by gratitude – they’re encouraged.

* Divine Grace. (Simplicity, Affirmation)

* Atmosphere of acceptance (No fear)

* Response from the people.

* Service with power.

* Freedom to give motivated by love & grace.

* Balance: “being” above “doing”. (Action based on acceptance in Christ)

* Motivated by gratefulness to God (Obedience to His Word)

* Acceptance of being in submission to the God ordained authority above them.

* Deeper relationship with God.

The Leader that demands PERFECTION produces:

* Growth founded upon rules & routines (Produces insecurity in the people.)

* Action motivated by obligation.

* People motivated by guilt and manipulation – they’re discouraged.

* Sense of obligation to man. (Complicated, Legalistic)

* Comparison with others. (Intimidation)

* Reaction from the people.

* Half-hearted service (Discouragement)

* Legalism – suppressing a giving spirit.

* Imbalance: “doing” above “being”.  (Action based on acceptance by man)

* Motivated by the praise / fear of man.

* Frustration with self.  Limited productivity.

* Religion.