21 Tests of Effective Leadership

You can be the leader you were meant to be.


Discover who you are and learn what you need to learn. This is the secret of effective leadership. It takes courage, but God knows how to refine leaders!


Every day every person is tested. It may be your marriage, career, relationships, security, reputation, family, finances, or your faith. Passing tests allows you to move on, to take steps forward to meet the next challenge with total success.


There is a great need for leaders today who have been willing to be examined by the tests of life. Author Larry Kreider shares 21 tests that he faced, along with dozens of others' stories who went through testing and emerged victoriously.



You should be very happy when you experience many kinds of troubles, because you know that the testing of your faith will develop more endurance. EndureÉyou will have everything; you will need nothing (James 1:2-4 PEB).


Tests include:

Releasing test: Great leaders know how to empower others.
Dependency test: An effective leader depends on help from God.
Conflict test: A wise leader embraces healthy confrontation.
Vision test: Successful leaders inspire others with a vision.
Integrity test: Credible leaders are the same in public as in private.



These 21 tests allow the Lord to develop your attitude, character, and abilities-you will be prepared for the leadership role He has for you in your family, business, community or church!