Wise leaders understand that the single greatest determinant of whether followers will ever own a vision deeply is the extent to which whose followers believe the leader will own it. Bill Hybels More Quotes by Bill Hybels More Quotes From Bill Hybels Most of us are far too busy for our own spiritual good. Bill Hybels spiritual christian busy If we were to boil down Christianity to its core, we'd be left with simply this: relationship with God. The living, loving God of the universe has spoken throughout history, and still speaks today - not just to pastors or priests, but to anyone who will listen. God will speak to you. Bill Hybels speak christianity today There isn't a single motivation, thought, act, or word that has slipped out of your being and escaped the full, undivided attention of God. Bill Hybels undivided-attention motivation attention It's one thing to see a vision; it's another thing to be seized by a vision. Bill Hybels one-thing vision When you get to the end will God say, "Well done," or, "What was up with that?" Bill Hybels wells done ends The rest of the story from Acts 1:8 explains that Christ-followers have a mission while here on earth. They are to be Christ’s witnesses all over this planet. It’s as if Christ said, “Think you’re missing the book smarts, the street smarts, the looks, the talent, or the speaking ability to accomplish this mission? Don’t be concerned with those things, because you have my mountain-moving, life-transforming, death-defying power on your side.” Bill Hybels smart book moving You're a leader. It's your job to keep your passion hot. Do whatever you have to do, read whatever you have to read, go wherever you have to go to stay fired up. And don't apologize to anybody. Bill Hybels passion leader jobs The local church is the hope of the world. Bill Hybels local-church church world I can usually sense that a leading is from the Holy Spirit when it calls me to humble myself, serve somebody, encourage somebody or give something away. Very rarely will the evil one lead us to do those kinds of things. Bill Hybels humble evil giving Leadership is not for the faint of heart Bill Hybels spider-man adoption heart You can live and lead small, live and lead safe, live and lead selfishly, or you can pursue a grander vision. Bill Hybels pursue vision safe Leadership requires a non-stop demand of fortitude from Day 1 to the end. Bill Hybels fortitude demand ends Vision is a picture of the future that produces passion. Bill Hybels produce passion vision Is the ambient noise level of my life low enough for me to hear the whispers of the Lord? Bill Hybels levels lord noise Our minds, like the needle in that compass, can focus on a variety of subjects throughout the day. But in the end, when they're left alone to settle, they'll focus on the objects of our greatest affection. Bill Hybels affection focus mind People won't give their best unless their leader challenges them to do so. Bill Hybels leader giving people Vision is the most powerful weapon in the leader's arsenal. Bill Hybels vision powerful leader Jesus is not directing the angelic choir, taking long naps, or doing crossword puzzles. He is completely focused on building his church, the hope of the world. Bill Hybels naps long jesus Visionary people face the same problems everyone else faces; but rather than get paralyzed by their problems, visionaries immediately commit themselves to finding a solution. Bill Hybels creative leadership people If leaders don't have an antidote for fear they will be crushed by it. What is your antidote? Bill Hybels antidote crushed leader