Day 14 - 18 March

DAY 14

Engaging the Drive to Operate (Part 3a)

Focus: Receiving Driven Authority

Author: Divine Okorie, Chair

Engaging the Drive to Operate is about activating the internal force that moves a person from potential into function. Many people possess ability, vision, and even opportunity, yet nothing happens because the drive to operate has not been engaged. The emphasis is therefore not merely on receiving something new, but on awakening the capacity to function at a higher level of output, authority, and impact.

Tonight, we will be looking at Operating Driven Authority (Part A). Driven authority is a type of authority that is mandated, carrying substance. So tonight, we're going to look at carrying out how to receive driven authority.

• Be ready for disagreement.

If you are not ready for people to disagree with you, you are not ready to LEAD. You are not ready to have that authority to direct if you cannot defend your direction.

Instead, if people disagree with you, do not fall into them. Hold your position. Unless your position is just stupid, then you will not get far. Tonight, you will hold your position.

• Be ready for difficult decisions.

If you are not ready for difficult decisions, you are not ready to be a leader. You are not ready to have that authority to direct if you cannot take difficult decisions. You need to make decisions or you will be seen as weak.

Tonight, any difficult decisions that you need to make - you shall make them seamlessly.

Tomorrow night, we will be looking at engaging that authority. As you go through tonight, you shall receive the mandate to receive AUTHORITY.