Back to the Summit: Session 6

Colin Powell is a figure who demands your respect, but he does so very quietly. To me, his presence spoke of power. Bill Hybels interviewed Powell, who speaks of leadership from the perspective of life versus death. There was a very real sense that you really needed to focus and listen to what this man said.

Here are some highlights:

• Reward your best performers: When someone doesn't carry their load, it kills the morale of the good team members. Conversely, the worst performers must be removed; pruning must be done.
• Promote a "clash of ideas" - Allow a variety of flowers to bloom; unleash the individual creativity among your team.
• Simple suggestion: Use a circular table in your meeting room to promote equality (never a square table!).
• Be prepared to disappoint people.
• Optimisim is a Force Multiplier.
• "The Church has an obligation to go out into the world and serve those not like us."
• "I want to go out in a state of grace."