Putting God’s Character First A Presentation to the Greater Accra Regional Convention Friday August 19, 2016 November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Who sets the vision in your organisation ?? November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Vision Ownership Leaders do not set the vision!! Vision comes from God and God alone. Paul & Ananias, Cornelius, Paul all received vision from God ( Acts 9, 10, 16) Jesus sent to fulfill God’s Vision Jn. 4:34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

What Courageous Leaders Do ? Do The Right Thing : GOD-INSPIRED VISION Do Things Right : GOD-LED PLAN Do the Right Things Right : GOD-MOTIVATED ACTION GOD’S PLANS ARE IMPLEMENTED IN GOD’S WAYS November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

How healthy is your organization ? Leadership ?? Staff ?? Customers ?? Commercially and/or Spiritually Healthy ?? Can you assess the spiritual health effectively?? What Causes Organizations to Fail ?? November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Perilous Times 2 Tim 3 : 1-5 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God — having a form of godliness but denying its power. November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Overview What challenges are you facing ? What is the answer ? Will “good” Character make a difference? What is the test of “good character?” How is character developed? What are the benefits of character-based leadership?? November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

WHY CHARACTER FIRST? What specific challenges are you facing in your organisation today? Poor Quality; Low Productivity; Stealing; Poor Attendance; Negligence; Own Agenda; Personal Problems ; Poor Customer Service ??? November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Tree and Fruits (Lk 6:43-45) No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognised by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thorn-bushes, or grapes from briers. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Root Causes Visible Challenges Tardiness . Low Productivity Poor Attendance Tardiness . Low Productivity Inconsistency Own Agenda Poor Quality Distraction Poor Quality Disorganization Poor Attendance Avoidable Accidents Carelessness Negligence Avoidable Accidents Anger/Bitterness Rejection Anger/Bitterness Stealing Deception Stealing Personal Problems Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Resistance Restlessness Covetousness Tardiness Rejection Inconsistency Self-indulgence Deception Carelessness Unreliability Root Causes November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

What is the Answer ??? All Evidence of Character Failure Training Programs , Rules and Regulations alone will not solve these problems Organisations must be able to hire and retain employees whose actions are predictably right. “I am convinced that 90% of failures in life are character failures, not ability failures” S. Covey November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

What is Character ?? The stable and distinctive qualities built into an individual’s life which determine his or her responses regardless of circumstances Character = distinguishing mark = “BRAND” November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

How is Character Developed ? Character is built into a person’s life by the decisions that are made on a moment-by-moment basis. Character is encouraged by emphasising, requiring, and recognising right attitudes, words, and actions. Character is modelled by leadership November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Promote Character First In Orgs ? Commitment : Good Character = seed for fruit of long-lasting achievement Example : ask forgiveness for failures; accountable Standard : 49 principles infused into Policy and Procedure Manuals Training : 1 character principle at a time in workplace Decisions : hire, evaluate, promote based on character Corrections : root problems; terminate for bad character November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Alertness Diligence Humility Security Attentiveness Discernment Initiative Self-Control Availability Discretion Joyfulness Sensitivity Benevolence Endurance Justice Sincerity Boldness Enthusiasm Loyalty Thoroughness Cautiousness Faith Meekness Thriftiness Compassion Flexibility Obedience Tolerance Contentment Forgiveness Orderliness Truthfulness Creativity Generosity Patience Virtue Decisiveness Gentleness Persuasiveness Wisdom Deference Gratefulness Punctuality Dependability Honor Resourcefulness Determination Hospitality Responsibility Minus sign next to ones you could improve. Plus sign next to ones you appreciate in others. The core of Character First = “Improving your own character, and Admiring it in others.” November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Seven Leadership Perspectives 1 Visionary (thinker and dreamer) Commits to growth; finds root causes; develops solutions Benevolence; Creativity; Discernment; Discretion; Enthusiasm; Faith; Wisdom Teacher Imparts wisdom/maturity/skill; validates direction; ensures completeness Dependability; Diligence; Honor; Patience; Security; Self-Control; Thoroughness Server Meets others practical needs; invests time in others success Alertness; Availability; Endurance; Flexibility; Generosity; Hospitality; Joyfulness Organiser Visualizes outcomes; directs resources for completion of goals Decisiveness; Determination; Humility; Initiative; Loyalty; Orderliness; Responsibility November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Seven Leadership Perspectives 2 Mediator Deeply loyal/compassionate; analyses benefits of direction given Attentiveness; Compassion; Deference; Gentleness; Justice; Meekness; Sensitivity; Idealist Seeks excellence; identifies problems; speaks truth boldly Boldness; Forgiveness; Obedience; Persuasiveness; Sincerity; Truthfulness; Virtue Provider Resourceful, prudent, thrifty; ensures best use of resources Cautiousness; Contentment; Gratefulness; Punctuality; Resourcefulness; Thriftiness; Tolerance November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Visible Fruit Root Causes . . High Productivity Team Player Organized Good Attendance Punctuality . High Productivity Dependability Team Player Organized High Quality Attentiveness High Quality Personal Responsibility Fewer Accidents Alertness Fewer Accidents Bears No Grudges Forgiveness Bears No Grudges Trustworthy Truthfulness Trustworthy Fewer Problems No Substance Abuse Healthy roots of good character will result in healthy fruit in life. Flexibility Patience Contentment Punctuality Forgiveness Attentiveness Dependability Self-control Truthfulness Alertness Root Causes Responsibility November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

Benefits ??? How we handle character has a profound impact on our business performance A good character is a primary competitor with employee performance Training people to handle employee character God’s way is a vital step in enhancing business performance November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

“he walks with God, for he lives like Christ” Edwin Lutzer God has a program of character development for each one of us. He wants others to look at you and say : “he walks with God, for he lives like Christ” Edwin Lutzer November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

CFFCC November 2016 : Character First for Champions Conference (CFFCC 2 days) Objectives of Conference To enable participants appreciate Character First as key concept tool in people management in order to stimulate performance. To help participants to be able to stimulate character growth in individuals from all walks of life. Put God’s Character First in all we do November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention

CFFCC Sign - up Thank you Any Questions ??? November 24, 2019 CBDD @ GAR Convention