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Saturday, February 04, 2017

TITLE : CULTIVATE A TEACHABLE SPIRIT 2

Proverbs 26:12 :
"Do you see a man who is wise (not teachable) in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him." emphasis added mine

It is sad to observe someone who has at least one half of his life remaining who feels he has no more to learn. Great leadership requires a teachable spirit. This teaching series addresses the critical importance of a teachable spirit and a consistent, lifelong personal and professional attitude of teachability. Teachability is not an inherited condition as far as learning is concerned, it is not so much about competence and mental capacity as it is about attitude.

#1 leadership expert in the world, John Maxwell writes, “people often ask me what most determines if they will reach their potential. My answer: a teachable spirit.”

As never before, all leaders must humbly, openly, and consistently demonstrate and model a teachable spirit. Teachability is a critical element of a successful culture. “You must have a teachable spirit. If you don’t, you will come to the end of your potential long before you come to the end of your life. If you want to be successful tomorrow, then you must be teachable today. Leaders need more than a great mind for learning. They need to have a great heart for learning and that requires an attitude of teachability. Remember, the greatest enemy of learning is knowing. And the goal of all learning is action, not knowledge. The most important leadership skill to acquire is learning how to learn. Here is what I suggest as you pursue teachability. Learn to listen.

Let's briefly consider the meaning of teachability before we press on to the heart of the message -cultivating the teachable spirit.

What Does It Mean To Be Teachable?

• Teachability means you are able, apt, willing and eager to learn.
• To be teachable means that you have the mindset or intentional attitude of a lifelong learner and growth throughout life.
• To be teachable also mean you're consistently open to learning from anyone or anything at anytime any where on any subject.
• To listen with the intention of gaining wisdom and knowledge.
• It is the desire to listen, learn, and apply.
• It is the hunger to discover and grow.
• Teachability is the willingness to learn, unlearn, and relearn.
• Teachability is the capacity to direct and control knowledge and power.
• To be teachable means communicating your ideologies, opinions, mindsets at the right time, in the right words, at the right place and to the right person.
• To be teachable means to be humble.

Are you truly a teachable leader..........???

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