Methodical leadership approach has to do with a structured, organized and systematic way of leadership that gives little or no room for laxity or slackness. Once a methodical leader has his goal and objectives put forward, every zeal and diligence require towards executing that goal is released. In methodical leadership, there is little or no room whatsoever for failure, and this is usually the motivating factor of methodical leadership. No leader plans to fail. And because a methodical leader does not envisage failure, there are four key things that usually characterize methodical leadership approach.

 

The first one is Planning. A methodical leader is one who plans. Every leader who would be deemed successful at the end of the day, must understand the place of planning when it comes to meeting the goals and objectives being set for that leadership. Jesus talked about the importance of counting the cost, which of course, is an integral part of planning, before setting out on any meaningful adventure. In Luke 14:28-30, Jesus said: “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? ²⁹ For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, ³⁰ saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’” So, in adopting a methodical approach to leadership, it means we cannot afford to plan as leaders. A good leader should always establish a plan of action and be prepared for the worst. Navigating leadership obstacles and threats requires careful planning and execution.

 

The second one is Commitment. A methodical leader is one who is committed to the cause by every means, and he or she does not give up until the cause is accomplished. Commitment in leadership is an approach that shows dedication to a cause until that cause is fulfilled. As a matter of fact, a leader’s failure begins to set in when his or her commitment to the leadership cause begins to dwindle. Commitment is essential to winning in leadership, and methodical leadership usually offers this level of commitment. Every great leadership requires commitment. in Acts 20:17-24, Paul showed us what commitment truly is in leadership. It says:

 

From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. ¹⁸ And when they had come to him, he said to them: “You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, ¹⁹ serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews; ²⁰ how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, ²¹ testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. ²² And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, ²³ except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. ²⁴ But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

 

Paul’s commitment to the cause of the gospel was his winning strategy in his own leadership. Despite all that he went through in his leadership assignment, there was no single record that Paul backed down until his leadership cause was completed. Methodical leadership offers the leader that level of commitment to ensuring the task of the leadership is done and completed.

 

The third one is Focus. A methodical leader is laser-focused. There is no room for distraction. There is no excuse for failure. The leader must focus on the assignment at hand. He must focus on ensuring that the organization achieve its vision, goals and objectives. The leader must also focus on himself and his team. Once focus is not the priority, there is tendency for everyone to start doing things outside the scope of the assignment at hand and this may bring about distraction. In Matthew 6:22, the Bible says: “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light.” So, methodical leadership helps in the aspect of being a focused leader.

 

The fourth one is Priority. A methodical leader prioritizes the assignment more than anything else. Jesus said to His disciples in John 9:4; “I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.” If we don’t prioritize our leadership assignment, there is every tendency for us to derail from the main thing. We can leave the real deal and begins to chase after shadows. This is why a bit of methodical leadership can help us to get our priorities right even as we go about our leadership endeavors.

 

So, methodical leadership helps to plan adequately and appropriately, helps our commitment, helps us to be laser-focused and finally, helps us to get our priorities right in leadership.  This is where we will draw the curtains today on Leaderview, I believe you have learnt a few things already. Please don’t forget to share this podcast, like it and also drop your comments in the comment section below. Till next time, I remain your host, Abiola Obayomi, God bless you.

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