Conservative Leadership: 10 Principles of Effective Leadership and Why Conservative Candidates Must Apply Spiritual Laws to Their Lives So They Always Win

Greetings Beloved, 

There are many people today who call themselves great leaders.

​While the world has its own definition of authentic, dynamic leadership, the Scriptures teach us how to be first in the Kingdom of God.

This matters greatly because this Kingdom is an unshakable one, a permanent one, and one that will certainly mark you in this Earth.

I know this Kingdom well, and I preach about its presence readily throughout my platform.

I love this Kingdom, because its principles work when we apply them correctly.

This same Kingdom has given to us tools to sharpen our minds so we become effective witnesses and agents in the Earth.

Nothing I teach comes from mere head knowledge, either.

Every lesson I deliver emerges from actual experience and is supported by the stories written in the Scriptures.

When the Holy Spirit confirms the Word I deliver, He solidifies the message so people just like you, Beloved, understand His Word and His power are real today.
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And when we practice His Truths and implement His ways, we experience a full life.

Not only that, but He will quicken us to be sharp, wise, bold, audacious, humble, and powerful in whatever industry we dominate.

In other words, He will show us how to be most effective as leaders, especially during a time when our nation is at its worse.

Dr. Myles Munroe once said, "We need leadership that comes from another place that impacts Earth. We need leadership that can tap into a power that's beyond our limitations."

These statements ring true for us, especially now within this social, political, and economic spaces.

In 2016, I set out to prove to people -- PUBLICLY -- that we can tap into the Holy Spirit, gain accurate insight from Him regarding what's to come, use that insight to prepare strategies to help our communities, and then witness the greatest move of God.

I did not keep this Wisdom from anyone. I FREELY shared the Word to thousands on my platform.

I proved that in this hour, God would raise up leaders from "the least among us" who have hard, scandalous, difficult stories. He would use their voices to make an impact, because they have been forgiven of much.

Therefore, they will love harder.

The bedrock of the Conscious Conservative Movement has been to SHOW rising leaders how this can be done, regardless of their story.

God would bring them to the heights of their industry as long as they remember HIM at that level.

But the second pride takes root in their hearts, He would cut them off.

Why?

​Because in this next revival and reformation, not a single man or woman will get the glory.

This is a lesson I will continue teaching as more rising leaders find their way to our Movement and Ministry.

Leadership at this level calls for complete submission to the Holy Spirit's core principles.
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This includes practicing:

1. The Law of Love
2. The Law of Mercy and Grace
3. The Law of Reconciliation
4. The Law of Truth and Justice
5. The Law of Faith
6. The Law of Attraction
7. The Law of Action
8. The Law of Thanksgiving
9. The Law of Forgiveness
10. The Law of Sowing and Reaping

Leaders in this hour cannot fail to implement these spiritual laws as they seek to lead others.
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And if they desire to manifest their full calling and potential, here is a lesson that will help them identify key traits that turn ordinary people into extraordinary leaders.

1. Extraordinary leaders possess a servant's heart. In Mark 10:43, Jesus spoke of this when He said, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” What a sobering message for anyone looking to be at the forefront. Too often, people mistake leadership for "influencer status." They equate leading others to how many social media followers they have. But that is not true leadership when none of those followers have been taught to tap into their own gifts and calling. Extraordinary leaders provide a service to the people God brings their way. They teach or train them to manifest their excellence while they yet live. This is why certain leaders are elevated and remain. Their value to their communities is never-ending.
2. Extraordinary leaders possess integrity. Integrity is defined as the “quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.” Arguably, those we consider good leaders are the ones who maintain a level of honesty in their dealings with others. Integrity keeps us from sinning against the people we're called to empower. It also keeps us from sinning against fellow leaders in our spheres of influence. Integrity is most often tested when all hell breaks loose or when temptations arise that cause us to compromise our moral values for temporary pleasures. But for extraordinary leaders, we make integrity our pillar so we continue expanding our influence.
3. Extraordinary leaders possess a willingness to pay the price for their calling. Leadership is costly. I'm not talking about the occasional slander most "leaders" experience as a result of their public platforms. I am talking about the entire sacrifice one must pay for the calling God placed on them. Sometimes this calling compels us to give up house, family members, friends, loved ones, or money just to fulfill the purpose. That "price" will look differently for all of us. For me, the price included leaving everything familiar to me and moving to a new land where I knew the calling would flourish. That "price" also included sacrificing the comforts of my private life to embrace a public one, knowing how the virtual space blasted my name. But to each one who willingly pays the price, we have this promise: “No one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields—along with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life" (Mark 10:29-30, emphasis added).
4. Extraordinary leaders possess a heart for the lost.They are consumed with passion for a segment in society that's struggling. They desire strongly to see that segment prosper; and the vision to bring the lost into the light consumes them daily.
5. Extraordinary leaders possess Wisdom and Understanding regarding their chosen industry. It's not enough to have a heart for the lost or to have a desire to help others. Extraordinary leaders are those who also have keen insight, understanding, and awareness of the industry in which they are called. Expert knowledge in a selected field is crucial for building trust among the people and establishing credibility among other fellow leaders.
6. Extraordinary leaders know how to set their face like a flint. This phrase is powerful in that it demonstrates a leader’s potential to be hard-pressed against oppositions. In Isaiah 50:7, the prophet declared, “Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.” To better understand this analogy, you must know what a flint is. By definition, it is a hard form of the mineral quartz. It is used to light fires. Although it is capable of such a task, a flint is also fragile and should not be exposed to excessive heat or else it will fracture. In order to combat fragmentation, a flint can be “heat-treated” gradually by being exposed to intense heat over a period of time. This will make the flint cleaner and sharper, able to produce better quality tools. The lesson here: Every extraordinary leader will inevitably encounter obstacles and hardships that will try to destroy him. Therefore, leaders must set their face like a flint. Though the opposition's fire may be hot, God will cause these leaders to become cleaner and sharper in their gifts while making a greater impact in their sphere because they did not fracture under fire.
7. Extraordinary leaders possess "quiet power." There is a time and season for everything. A time to speak and a time to remain quiet. Extraordinary leaders understand these "seasons" and move accordingly as the Spirit leads. Yet, even in quiet times, these leaders still exercise power. Often times, this quietness is spent in prayer, reading, meditation, or contemplation. These are generally the moments when a fresh idea or new word comes to us to help us deliver a solution to a problem. Our silence in these moments is not weakness but rather strength of character, because extraordinary leaders need not be loud or boisterous to influence others. We are action-minded, and when the time to speak arises, we deliver Wisdom and Understanding that comes from "a place beyond man's limitations."
8. Extraordinary leaders surround themselves with a council of elders. Even in our greatest accomplishments, when we have manifested great wonders, extraordinary leaders turn to their council of elders to guide them. At this level of leadership, it's easy to fall victim to pride and arrogance. When we see so many wonderful feats manifesting as a result of our voices, temptation causes us to think more highly of ourselves than we ought. The worst move we can make as leaders is "believing our own press." For this reason, a council of elders is always necessary to keep us humble; to remind us that nothing we have today is a result of only our efforts, but God's gifting and grace. Elders provide Wisdom to us on another level. They remind us to love our enemies when all we want to do is throw fire at the ones who betrayed us. Elders remind us to stay committed to the calling. They place restrictions on us to keep us from falling into temptations that will take us off course. Elders are our encouragement when the people we've helped the most turn their backs on us. They are the empowering voices in our ears when we are contemplating aborting our assignment. A council of elders is necessary for a well-balanced leader.
9. Extraordinary leaders think on higher planes. They are intimately acquainted with core spiritual laws and principles, and they apply these elements to their lives daily. They practice these laws, which keeps their minds focused on higher things. For this reason, the public watches us display extraordinary feats. We do this, not because of our own human strength, which is fragile, but because we've learned to think like God.
10. Extraordinary leaders understand the power of persecution and use it to their advantage. There is a saying: "All press is good press, even if it's bad." Each time extraordinary leaders endure public persecution, more attention is brought to their platforms, their movements, or their ministry because the general public is nosey and gullible. While persecution may cause some people to scatter, it has a unique way of drawing more people to the core message a leader preaches. How that leader handles persecution determines a lot. Will she abandon the call to ease the tension? Or will she continue the work and watch her influence expand? Those who understand the power of persecution function differently, for they have learned to leverage every ounce of attention to push forth their God-focused vision.

Leadership is not always innate.

It can be taught, but it will require your active obedience to the instructions given to you.

While everyone is capable of leading in some way, the majority of the human population will relegate themselves to a "follower's status" because the price is too high.

Most people will never tap into their greatness or ingenuity because the fire gets too hot.

But that's why so much turmoil runs rampant in our communities and our nation...

...because people won't rise to the challenge...

...because people won't lead...

...because people won't be exactly what God called them to be.

This ought not be so among those affiliated with the Conscious Conservative Movement or The Foundation's ministry.

You have a calling. You have a story. You have an assignment that will impact people locally.

I pray, Beloved, that you make the choice today to be extraordinary.

Forget your fear for a moment, and ask yourself whose life will be transformed as a result of your obedience.

Whose life is hanging in the balance because you choose to ignore the prodding you feel right now as you read this leadership lesson?

What are you called to do, and are you willing to pay the price to see that calling manifested?

While you may never know the extent of your legacy, Heaven is always recording.

There are rewards available right now if you decide to walk in your purpose.

And now you are in a company of other leaders who will provide the support you need.

Choose this day what you will do tomorrow.

Make this moment count.

When all is said and done, at least you can stand before God and say, "I did what you asked."

And let Him tell you, "Well done."

Until next time, Beloved, be blessed.

And as always, let’s grow together!
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• Coach Felecia