LEADER DEVELOPMENT

Leader Development Initiative

​

LDI is the Leader Development Initiative. It is an invitation only, 15-month intensive program for Navigator leaders who currently have, or are expected to have, regional leadership responsibilities in their Mission, City, Network, or Department. LDI is currently being re-designed with an emphasis on three parts: 1. Leading yourself (common content module 1), 2. Leading others (common content module 2), and 3. A personal development goal (choice content) that each individual works on with a mentor. There is clearly defined content which incorporates the "Lead Develop Care" leadership model with a prescribed list of monthly assignments that are rolled out in four different delivery methods. Although the content is important for creating a common leadership language, the main value of LDI is in creating a peer-learning environment of safety and rigor - leaders learning from other leaders.  
 
If you are interested in learning more about LDI, please contact your Mission, City, Network, or Department leader to begin a conversation about whether or not LDI is the best next leader development opportunity for you. Nominations for LDI are submitted by members of the Field Leadership Team at the beginning of October each year.

​

Contact:

Alice Matagora

alice.matagora@navigators.org

​

Resources

​

Books:

• Developing the Leaders Around You by John C. Maxwell

• DRESSCODES by Henry Clay

• Growing Kingdom Character by Tom Yeakley

• Growing Kingdom Wisdom by Tom Yeakley

• Living Legacy by Jim Downing

• Margin by Richard Swenson

• Rare Leadership by Marcus Warner and Jim Wilder

• Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders

• Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton

• The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazzaro

• The Making of a Leader by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

• The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey

• The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb by Jamin Goggin and Kyle Strobel

• While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks by Dr. Timothy S. Laniak

​

Documents:

• Developing Character by Howard Hendricks

• Developing Convictions by Howard Hendricks

• Developing Creativity by Howard Hendricks

• Good Leadership

• Lessons on Life and Leadership by Jerry White

1. Know Yourself

2. Learn Thoroughly and in Depth - Don't Be Shallow

3. Do What You Say You Will Do

4. Discipline in Keeping Physically Fit

5. Guard Against Envy and Jealousy

6. Avoid Pride and Boastfulness

7. Every Leader Will Disappoint You, and You Will Disappoint Yourself

8. Focus on Contribution, Not Position

9. Treat Every Person with Respect

10. Keep a High View of the Body of Christ

11. Live Life Well

​

Websites:

• Deeper Walk International

• Developing Kingdom Leaders by Tom Yeakley

• LDN Global blog - Shaping a Different Kind of Leader

• Leadership on Discipleship Library

​​