Global Leadership ConferenceRichard Hart, MD, DrPH

President, Loma Linda University

Broad Biblical Principles

“If they [Christian leaders] make the broad principles of the word of God the foundation of the character, they may stand wherever the Lord in His providence may call them, surrounded by any deleterious influence, and yet not be swayed from the path of right.”

Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4, p. 562

Gandhi’s Seven Deadly Sins»Wealth without Work »Pleasure without Conscience »Knowledge without Character »Commerce without Morality »Science without Humility »Worship without Sacrifice »Politics without Principle

Stephen Covey on Principles»“There are basic principles of effective living, and people

can only experience true success and enduring happiness as they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character.” Stephen Covey, 7 Habits, p. 18.

»“The majority of [success literature] appearsto have originally come out of the study ofthe Bible by many individuals.”7 Habits, p. 134

Definition of Principles

»“Principles are deep, fundamental truths…They are tightly interwoven threads running with exactness, consistency, beauty, and strength through the fabric of life.”

» Covey, 7 Habits, p. 122

Levels of Leadership

» “Builds enduring greatnessthrough blend of personalhumility andprofessional will.”

» Jim Collins,Good to Great, p. 20

Capable IndividualCapable Individual

Contributing Team MemberContributing Team Member

Competent ManagerCompetent Manager

Effective LeaderEffective Leader

Level 5 Executive

Level 5 Executive

Jim Collins’ Surprise

»“We were surprised, shocked really, to discover the type of leadership required for turning a good company into a great one…Self-effacing, quiet, reserved, even shy – these leaders are a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will.”

» Jim Collins, Good to Great, p. 13

7 Habits of Highly Effective People1. Take initiative: Be “proactive”

2. Begin with the end in mind: Know your goal

3. Put first things first: Set clear priorities

4. Think Win/Win: Establish mutuality and trust

5. Seek first to understand: Truly listen

6. Synergize: Build creative collaboration

7. “Sharpen the Saw”: Become a whole person

Good to Great Principles1. Have humble but persistent leadership

2. Choose the right people

3. Be honest about the current situation

4. Know what you do best

5. Build a culture of accountability

6. Use technology only as a tool

7. Work for gradual change

Learning from Mistakes1. Top-Down Attitude: “I’m the boss!”2. Paperwork First: “My work means more than people do.”3. Absence of Affirmation: “I forgot to thank you.”4. No Room for Mavericks: “Don’t challenge our system.”5. Lone Decision Maker: “I know all the answers.”6. Dirty Delegation: “I delegate but then I don’t let go.”7. Communication Chaos: “I forgot to tell you our plan.”8. Ignore Corporate Culture: “I failed to notice the entrenched

attitudes and behaviors in our organization.”9. No Succession Plan: “I will be in charge forever!”10. No Vision for Long-Term Future: “I have no big dream.”

Loma Linda University Health

» Motto – To Make Man Whole» Mission – To Continue the Teaching and

Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ» Vision – Transforming Lives» Values - Compassion, Integrity, Excellence,

Teamwork, Wholeness

Ministry of Healing and Hope

~ 14,000 Employees~ 4,500 Students~ 700 Residents in 28 programs~ 800 Faculty Physicians in 67 specialties and

subspecialties~ 6 Hospitals~ 8 Schools

»Who serve 1.5 million patients annually

Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma Linda University Medical Center285 ICU Beds285 ICU Beds

791 Acute Beds791 Acute Beds1076 Total Licensed Beds1076 Total Licensed Beds

Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma Linda University Medical Center285 ICU Beds285 ICU Beds

791 Acute Beds791 Acute Beds1076 Total Licensed Beds1076 Total Licensed Beds

Challenges of Church Leadership

» Playing to the next constituency meeting

» Façade vs. Real improvement» Finances» Problem employees» Structural Change

The Board Meeting

» Setting agendas carefully

» Calling for votes appropriately

» Keeping minutes accurately

» Following through on decisions

Succession Planning

» Identifying talent

» Placing in learning situations

» Building personal credibility

» Sharing power

Church Leaders

» Process of selection» Creative vs. Conformity» Danger of Democracy » Seek Power, Authority, Personal Benefit» Nominating vs. Search Committee» Inherit a Bureaucracy

Nine Tasks of Leadership» Goal Setting» Value Affirmation» Motivate» Managing» Achieving Unity» Explaining / Communicating» Serving as a Symbol» Representative of the Group» Renewer

Non-delegable Tasks of Leadership

»Two tasks which cannot be delegated» A leader is a symbol» A leader must envision goals

»“Achieving a goal may simply make the next goal more urgent: inside every solution are the seeds of new problems.”

Love in Action

»“It is love alone which in the sight of heaven makes any act of value. Whatever is done from love, however small it may appear in the estimation of men, is accepted and rewarded of God.”

» The Great Controversy, p. 487

Love in Action

»“Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.”

» I John 3:18

»“We love because He first loved us.”» I John 4:19