Motivating Your Ward to Engage in the Work | A How I Lead Interview with Jay Timms

Jay Timms is an organizational psychologist who blends over two
decades of professional speaking experience with extensive hands-on
executive leadership experience. Jay has provided leadership
training, consulted for, and been a keynote speaker for Fortune 500
companies and improved the performance of businesses, teams, and
individuals in a wide range of industries. He is an expert in
engaging learners at all levels, leading them to become better
leaders. Jay has served in multiple church leadership callings and
currently is a bishop in Langley, British Columbia. Links There is
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the Core Leader Library Highlights This discussion centers around
the complexities of motivating individuals within both
organizational and church settings, particularly in volunteer-based
environments where traditional incentives are absent. Jay shares
his background in psychology and leadership, emphasizing the
importance of understanding the values and motivations of
individuals to foster engagement and productivity. He highlights
the necessity of clear communication regarding organizational
vision and the significance of personalizing leadership approaches
to meet individuals where they are in their spiritual and personal
journeys. Throughout the conversation, Jay offers practical
strategies for leaders, such as conducting regular one-on-one
check-ins with members to understand their goals and how to support
them. He stresses the importance of creating buy-in by involving
members in decision-making processes, thereby enhancing their
commitment to shared objectives. Jay also addresses the challenge
of balancing church traditions with the core principles of the
gospel, advocating for a focus on love and personal growth rather
than guilt or comparison. 04:57 - Jay Timms' Background and
Leadership Experience 06:37 - Understanding Motivation in
Leadership 10:33 - Key Factors Affecting Employee Motivation 13:31
- Steps to Discover What Drives People 15:45 - Meeting People Where
They're At 18:44 - The Importance of Personalization in Leadership
22:13 - Engaging Ward Members in Vision and Mission 25:27 - The
Role of Tradition vs. Gospel 29:11 - Practical Applications of
Leadership Principles 32:40 - The Importance of Not Having All the
Answers 39:12 - Self-Awareness in Leadership 43:44 - Utilizing
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