The Fruit of a Spirit-Led Leader
Characteristics of Jesus Displayed in Business through the Power of the Holy Spirit
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Being a leader is about being in a position of influence. Whether you have a formal leadership title or you only lead in specific areas of your life, there will always be times when you must lead. The Spirit-Led Leader helps you define how to lead when the opportunity presents itself. You may be expected to lead more often than others. However, if you live a life of positive influence, you will always be seen as a positive and effective leader (no matter your title or position).
As workers, we hope to reap the fruit of our labor, meaning we hope to see the outcome or reward for our efforts. This is difficult to do when we’re unsure of the fruit we produce. If you take nothing else away from The Spirit-Led Leader, I hope you have at least gained an understanding that it is essential to know what you produce. To do this, look at how you act. What are the outcomes of your actions? Are you satisfied with the outcomes you see, or do you wish they were different? The areas in which you hoped for different outcomes are the areas that you should inspect for rotten fruit. That said, understand that although The Spirit-Led Leader highlights spiritual principles and outlines what it means to live and walk by the fruit of the Spirit, the point is not to cause people to be spiritual but to help professionals apply principles that allow them to reap the good (not the rotten) fruit of their labor. For the professionals who believe in God, I hope The Spirit-Led Leader reveals to you how to no longer be a closet Christian, thereby allowing you to live in your truth and involve God in your work without the fear of offending those you work with.
As a believer, you may initially question whether a situation is worthy enough to invite God (His Holy Spirit) in to guide you. So here’s how you know, the situation is an opportunity to give God glory. Note that the purpose of the Holy Spirit is to give God glory and not for trivial things. When anything that you consider to be valuable or important happens, it is an opportune time to invite the Holy Spirit in to perform the work for the glory of God. Know that your work isn’t trivial. It’s where you spend most of your time, what you may become known for, and what impacts others. To be filled with the Holy Spirit, you must (1) believe God’s Spirit is available to you (that He dwells in you), (2) be submissive, and (3) walk by faith. You are invited to say yes to these three things. Once you are filled with and being led by the Holy Spirit, you are under the influence of the Holy Spirit, walking out the fruit of the Spirit in everything you do.
As a Spirit-led leader, you encompass four elements: (1) faith, (2) trust, (3) grace, and (4) the Holy Spirit. These elements draw people closer to you, which brings them closer to God. By allowing God to influence you and hence your leadership, you lead with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. By producing the fruit of the Spirit, you influence others in a positive way, which allows all involved to reap the good fruit of their labor.
I pray The Spirit-Led Leader serves you and deepens your impact in the workplace.
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About the Book
In a highly sensitive world, being yourself is sometimes difficult to do. Instead of living out your truth, you cover up in fear of offending those around you. This is particularly true in the workplace. No matter where you work or what your truth is, you should feel comfortable showing up as your authentic self.
The Fruit of a Spirit-Led Leader helps professionals show up spiritually in their day-to-day job without the fear of offending or pressuring others to convert their spiritual beliefs. It is an inspirational and practical guide that will help professionals involve God in their work. In this book, you will learn what it means to be Spirit-led and recognize when you are being led by the Spirit versus your flesh. You will have an opportunity to reflect, get present with God, and understand how to apply spiritual principles to your work life. If your goal is to take your spirituality to work without coming off as religious, this spiritual guide will be an energizing and relatable read. You will be able to openly and respectfully talk about your experiences involving God without coming off as “fluffy” or offensive. This book allows you to take steps forward in bringing your spiritual self to work. Helping you lead more effectively and reap the (good) fruit of your labor.
About the Author
Kneisha Sanders, PCC, is a speaker author, lead executive coach, and founder of Resolution Coaching LLC. She holds a B.A. in Finance from Michigan State University (MSU) and an M.S. in Organizational Behavior with a concentration in Executive and Professional Coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). She also received accreditation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) at the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) level. Kneisha has experience in facilitating coach training programs, working with international clients, and coaching both leadership programs and executives across multiple functions at fortune 500 companies. Her love for leadership development and career progression, paired with her faith in God, has allowed her to step out and live her spiritual truth at work. She stopped compartmentalizing her spiritual life from her work life, recognizing she only has ONE life to live. This integration of spirituality at work has allowed Kneisha to lead powerfully in Corporate America and effectively coach professionals to discover, focus on, and clarify what’s possible for them. She helps clients in the areas of overcoming setbacks, getting over failure, and struggling with being confident in who they are. Her professional style is light-spirited; however, her approach is direct and solution-focused.