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)