Backblast! LDP

AO: Q Source
Q: Turnover (Brandon Carter)
PAX: F3 Phunny (Kip Lowery), Josh Burton (jingle), Uggs (Brandon Bitner), Jay Z – Shawn Carter, Tube Top (Matt Boretti), Money Pit (Blake Anderson), Turnover (Brandon Carter), Rosco P (Rich O’Donnell), Spit Valve (Geoff), Thingamabob (Ariel)
FNGs: None
Count: 10

Good discussion about leading, leadership, support and failing as a growth opportunity.

Discussion Questions

1. Understanding Leadership Development

• Why do you think leadership is in such short supply in most groups?
• What are the risks to a group that does not have a systematic Leadership Development Process (LDP)?
• How do you define a “great Leader,” and how does that definition align with the text?

1. Legacy and Leadership

• The text mentions that great Leaders are “constantly working themselves out of a job.” What does this mean in practice, and why is it essential for long-term group success?
• How does the concept of leaving a legacy influence a Leader’s approach to developing others?

1. The Four Steps of LDP

• What is the value of each of the four components (Schooling, Apprenticeship, Opportunity, and Failure) in developing effective Leaders?
• Can you share a personal experience or observation where one of these steps helped someone grow into leadership?
• Why is “Failure” a necessary component, and how can groups create an environment that uses failure constructively?

1. Decentralized Execution

• How does decentralized execution with a central purpose empower Leaders and encourage innovation within a group or organization?
• What challenges can arise when leadership development is decentralized, and how can these challenges be addressed?

1. F3’s LDP in Practice

• How can F3’s mission of invigorating male community leadership serve as a model for other organizations or groups?
• How do we, as individuals or teams, balance providing guidance (the “why”) while allowing others the freedom to figure out the “what” and “how”?

1. Application Beyond F3

• How could the principles of this LDP be applied in your workplace, community, or family life?
• Are there areas in your own leadership journey where you feel one of the four components is missing or underdeveloped?

Talking Points

1. The Critical Nature of Leadership Development

• Leadership is foundational to the health and success of any group, yet it is often overlooked as a systematic priority.
• The LDP ensures continuity, growth, and resilience by preparing leaders who are ready now, not just in the future.

1. Legacy as a Driver

• Great Leaders prioritize developing others because they recognize that their own tenure is temporary.
• Leadership development is framed as the highest caliber of leadership itself, with the ultimate goal of leaving the group better than they found it.

1. The Four-Step Framework

• Schooling provides theoretical knowledge and foundational principles.
• Apprenticeship allows for guided, hands-on practice under mentorship.
• Opportunity transforms potential into kinetic energy, offering real-world challenges.
• Failure acts as a teacher, isolating what works from what does not.

1. Decentralized Leadership Development

• Empowering Leaders at all levels to execute LDP ensures adaptability and scalability.
• Maintaining alignment with a central purpose provides unity despite diverse execution methods.

1. Failure as Growth

• Failure should be embraced as a critical component of growth, not avoided.
• Leaders learn resilience and creativity by navigating failure and turning setbacks into stepping stones.

1. Broader Implications

• The LDP is not limited to F3 but applies to any organization, family, or community seeking to develop effective Leaders.
• This model fosters a culture of shared leadership, responsibility, and continuous improvement.