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A Quote from John Quincy Adams

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.

— John Quincy Adams

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Commentary
This quote encapsulates the essence of true leadership, emphasizing the transformative power of inspiring others. It highlights the role of a leader in fostering growth, learning, and empowerment, ultimately shaping a better future.
Paraphrase
To lead is to inspire others to dream, learn, do, and become more.
Poem
To lead with might,
inspire the flight,
of dreams and growth,
in others' sight.
Presentation Suggestions
  • Illustrate with examples of inspirational leaders from biblical narratives.
  • Discuss the importance of empowering and motivating others in the context of biblical teachings.
  • Explore how Jesus' leadership exemplified inspiring others to dream, learn, and grow.
  • Encourage the congregation to reflect on ways they can inspire and empower others in their communities.
  • Highlight biblical passages that emphasize the qualities of effective and inspiring leadership.
Related Bible Verses
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ.
The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain. Free resources and databases are available at BereanBible.com
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
  • How can we inspire others to dream and learn more?
  • What actions can we take to become more inspiring leaders?
  • How does inspiration lead to personal and collective growth?
  • In what ways can we empower others to do and become more?
  • What impact does a lack of inspiration have on individuals and communities?
  • How can we apply the principles of this quote in our daily lives?
  • What are the characteristics of a leader who inspires others to dream and learn?