EMPOWERING TO LEAD
Hello! Welcome to my blog where I share principles, processes, structures and practices to empower leaders towards greater effectiveness. Whether you are a seasoned leader looking to ‘sharpen the saw’ or a newer leader just getting started on your leadership journey this blog has something for you. Empowering others to lead has added such value to my life, and I love having the opportunity to build a community of learning leaders with a shared interest in continuous improvement. Let's grow together!
HOW TO USE THIS BLOG
YOUR TIME IS VALUABLE
(1) So each post takes about one-minute to read.
(2) Blog posts are organized by topics so you can easily locate the ‘right now’ insight to enhance your leadership effectiveness.
(3) Add comments to posts and become a member of our community of learning leaders. The greatest insights come from collective expertise.
(4) Check out our Monthly Leadership Profile and Read for a deeper leadership dive and reflection.
MARCH LEADERSHIP PROFILE
Bishop Lafayette Scales
La Fayette Scales is a native of Columbus, Ohio where he grew up in the home of Christian parents. He received the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior at the age of twenty-one and was licensed to preach the Gospel in 1973. His greatest desire and focus is to see God’s people grow into their full potential and mature in their character. His purpose for living is to develop leaders to change our world.
In 1982 he was commissioned Pastor of Rhema Christian Center having begun that work with seven members. The church has grown profoundly and is making an impact in northeast Columbus, Ohio. The church has assisted in establishing six (6) local congregations and developed Dayspring Christian Community Development Corporation providing affordable housing and economic opportunity for low-income families.
La Fayette has ministered to men across the United States and throughout the world. He is also a charter member of the Fellowship of Inner City Word of Faith Ministries (FICWFM). Through the NETWORK OF LOCAL CHURCHES, La Fayette is recognized and set in the Church as a Bishop and functions in that capacity to many leaders, churches and ministries locally, nationally and internationally.
La Fayette has ministered throughout the United States, Canada, Israel, Zimbabwe, Russia, South Africa, Australia, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Fiji, Peru, Ecuador, Singapore and throughout the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Dominican Republic. He has authored two books: “What is the Church Coming To” and “It’s The Walk Not The Talk”. As well as numerous manuals, articles and papers to strengthen the church and train leaders. In May of 2003, Bishop Scales received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Beulah Heights Bible College in Atlanta, Georgia.
La Fayette's favorite leadership quote:
"How can we have successful churches and a failing community?" -Dr. Phale D. Hale
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TODD ANTHONY WALKER
As a chief officer, advocate and educator it is clear to me that leadership matters. I started Empowering to Lead with the goal of offering readers a glimpse into my thoughts and experiences about leadership. What started out as weekly posts has evolved into a dynamic site packed with information about various leadership topics that are near and dear to me. Take some time to explore the blog and see for yourself what sparks your next level of growth. Read on and lean in!
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