Bill Hybels: LEAD

Patrick Henry Hughes
A testimony to God's power in spite of what seems to be trials to insurmountable to overcome.
Patrick was born without eyes and with limited abilities to use all of his limbs but with a spirit of optimism and a musical gift that speaks beyond anything that can be imagined.

Inspire Me
How much does it actually matter if someone is inspired in what they do?

• 40% performance difference between those who are inspired in what they do
• 85% of people are less likely to leave an organization if they are motivated/inspired by what is happening
• Motivation matters!!!!

Whose job is it to keep me motivated?

• 1 Sam. 30:6 "He went off and encouraged himself in God"
• Live your life in such a way as to remain inspired
• remember that we are on a mission for/from God
• remind ourselves of the reason why we do what we do
• It is my job to keep the motivation at the right level and in the right direction
• Leverage my spiritual gifts in the appropriate ways
• Make sure the players on the team are motivated and inspiring to others
• Read the lives of those who motivate you
• Hang out with people who inspire you
• Participate in events that inspire
• Pay attention to the physical disciplines
• Pay attention to the working environment
• Have an inspiring outlet or recreation outside of work
• Practice daily spiritual disciplines to keep the faith fresh

[saturation reflection: take one verse or section and live with it for a year or so. read it daily even more often and allow it to soak in deeply]

What is the best way to inspire and motivate the people around you?

• The single best way to inspire and motivate the people around you is to live a motivated life yourself
• Your own motivation is a force multiplier
• Connect everyone you lead to a compelling cause
• Learn the inspiration language of each person you lead and USE IT!
• Identify and reduce every demotivating thing in our surroundings (Hersburg?)
• Celebrate every sign of progress toward your shared goals

[side note: develop a team under the heading "Ministers of First Impressions"]

What would it look like if a whole church lived in a spirit of inspiration?

• Acts 2:42 "The members of the church ....