Discussion Questions:
- How does Tod Bolsinger interpret Uli Chi’s perspective on the importance of focus and clarity in leadership?
- In what ways might voting on everything hinder a leadership team’s ability to make hard decisions, according to the discussion between Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger?
- How does Tod Bolsinger describe the role of a pastor within the Presbyterian governance system in relation to decision-making?
- How can a leader provide focus and clarity without being dictatorial, as suggested by Tod Bolsinger?
- What role does fear play in decision-making for leadership teams, and how can leaders overcome it to lead with focus and clarity?
- How does Tod Bolsinger differentiate between achieving consensus and ensuring the mission is the guiding focus in decision-making?
- How do Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger view the role of the leader in naming “the elephant in the room” when making difficult decisions?
- What practical steps does Tod Bolsinger suggest for leaders to maintain focus on the mission during the decision-making process?
