POSITION OR PERMISSION

Published on February 7, 2013, by Keath Storm - Posted in HOME, Leadership 6

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By POSITION, I am the Chief Operating Officer of a company. My employees flawlessly execute my orders or they will be terminated! In organizational development, that type of leadership creates what is called a “fear based culture”. Fear based cultures are easy to spot because people that live in them are lifeless.

My title may be Chief Operating Officer, but I go by Keath. I choose to build my team members and take a sincere interest in their lives. I listen intently when they speak and ask questions in order to fully understand them. I choose to earn their trust and they know I have their best interest at heart when I make decisions. My team members give me PERMISSION to lead them.

By POSITION, I am the father of my children and they do what I say or they will be disciplined. However, if I stop there, I will miss their heart! I don’t want my children to live in a fear based home. I choose to build my children and take a sincere interest in their life. I take time to play with them and listen closely to every word they speak. I choose to earn their trust and they know I have their best interest at heart when I make decisions. My children give me PERMISSION to lead them.

Is it time for some of you to move from positional parenting to permission parenting?

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Author: Keath Storm View all posts by Keath Storm

Keath Storm is Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Anspire Professional Consulting. His life purpose is to connect, coach and challenge individuals to reach their maximum potential in Christ. Keath is a John Maxwell Team Certified Coach and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from Hillsdale College and a Master’s Degree in Human Relations from The University of Oklahoma. Keath is married and has three boys. His wife is a business owner and his oldest son is a United States Marine. The two youngest boys are in high school and junior high. Family is Keath’s number one priority. You can find Keath on Facebook

6 Comments on "POSITION OR PERMISSION"

Sherri February 7, 2013 at 7:14 am - Reply

That influence from relationship is life-long and a phenomenal gift to your kids. Great article, Keath!
-Sherri
- ChrisSprad February 7, 2013 at 8:18 am - Reply
  
  Thanks for stopping by today Sherri!! Keath is one of the best fathers that i know.
- Keath February 7, 2013 at 7:06 pm - Reply
  
  Right on Sherri! Thanks for your comment!
Naomi February 8, 2013 at 10:22 am - Reply

Love the term permission parenting and that it is a two way process. We are in charge but they also need to have a voice and lead us to to become better parents.
- Keath February 8, 2013 at 10:33 am - Reply
  
  Firmly agree Naomi! Thanks for the comment!
Allen@Funny Baby Videos February 9, 2013 at 10:13 am - Reply

Children that grow up in a fear based home will resent their parents when they become adults.