The Rev. Nicky Gumbel , Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton (the
largest Anglican church in the UK) and a former barrister, tweeted his take on leadership as his
opening to 2013 (@nickygumbel).
This is a
pin-the-on-the-wall-and-look-at-it-every-morning checklist.
• L ove
• E
ncouragement
• A
uthenticity
• D aring
• E
nthusiasm
• R espect
• S ervice
• H ope
• I
ntegrity
• P
erseverance
Ancient scripture wisdom repackaged for the modern age. The
Rev. Nicky is known internationally for developing the Alpha Course – the most
popular introduction to Christianity course in the world. He has been described
as a natural leader – confident but self-effacing holiness.
New areas of leadership study – Servant Leadership and
Authentic Leadership – emphasise a deep sense of morality in the leader, and a
concern for the welfare of others that is greater than the desire to self
promote. The leader is there to enable others to flourish.
