"What would you like me to talk about?" Dave asked.
Dave Kraft, author and executive coach, spoke at an event I co-hosted recently and that's the question he asked me regarding his upcoming talk.
My response was "chapter 1, of Finish Line Leadership."
In Chapter 1, The One Foundation for Everything, Kraft establishes the foundational truth that Christian leadership must be rooted in Christ alone. He frames leadership as a race, not a short sprint, but a ultramarathon that demands endurance, character, and dependence on Jesus.
He argues that many leaders stumble not because of lack of skill or vision, but because their foundation is built on achievement, role, or performance rather than on the person and presence of Christ. Kraft challenges his readers to examine where their identity and power come from: are they leading out of their gifts, accolades, or position, or out of a sustained relationship with Jesus?
He emphasizes that everything else (purpose, passion, priorities, values, execution) rests on this foundation. Without it, the rest of the journey becomes vulnerable to drift, burnout, or collapse. The chapter closes with reflective questions inviting leaders to assess the solidity of their foundation.
At the end of each chapter, Dave gives three questions for reflection, discussion, and application.
The foundation of real leadership is Jesus applied. He, Jesus, gives us so many commands throughout his word. Dallas Willard felt we should have green lettering to go with the red lettering in our Bibles.
Green, for Go and Do.
To that end…..
Thank you Jesus for your word. I pray I receive that word, apply that word, and transformed by the knowledge and application.
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