Robert Gordon is from New Zealand and currently lives in Brisbane, Australia. He has served as bishop, stake president, and in several mission presidencies. He also served a mission in Brisbane, Australia as a young man. In this interview he shares of his experience in leading and has many great stories to go along with it.

5 Leadership Principles

Love the people (13:45)
Build unity, starting with the presidency (16:43)
Turn the keys of priesthood authority (23:58)
Have a vision people can embrace and be careful with goals that don't mean anything. (28:28)
Have competent people do the administering and don't sweat the small stuff (35:51)

Episode Highlights

Robert's background (02:39)
How did it come to be that you were called as Stake President? (06:13)
What's the process of getting called to a mission presidency? (09:20)
Principle 1: Love the people (13:45)
Principle 2: Build unity, starting with the presidency (16:43)
What can a presidency to do establish presidency? (21:17)
Principle 3: Turn the keys of priesthood authority (23:58)
Principle 4: Have a vision people can embrace and be careful with goals that don't mean anything. (28:28)
What was your process of setting goals? (31:37)
Principle 5: Have competent people do the administering and don't sweat the small stuff (35:51)
Any in your area that created a unique challenge? (39:07)
How has your time in leadership made you a better disciple of Jesus Christ? (43:43)

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