Focus and Finish: The Difference between Flashlight Leadership and Laser Leadership

Jay Desko, Ph.D.

Even though a flashlight and a laser both use light, they differ in concentration and intensity. Highly focused light beams are powerful because all of the photons are aligned and heading in the same narrow direction. A flashlight doesn’t have the same strength but is very helpful if the power goes out. Leaders who want to have the most positive difference and make the greatest impact will strive towards being a laser rather than a flashlight. This article will help you consider how to be a laser leader by focusing yourself and finishing what is most important.

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Jay Desko, Ph.D.

Jay is the Executive Director of The Center and serves on the Senior Leadership Team at Calvary Church in Souderton. Jay brings experience in the areas of ministry assessment, leadership coaching, decision-making, and strategic questioning. Jay’s degrees include a B.S. in Bible, a M.Ed in Instructional Systems Design and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership.

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