Becoming The Leader The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant. I said in my heart, I have acquired great wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. Ecclesiastes 1:16 During a sales meeting, the sales manager was berating his staff for their dismally low sales figures. If you cant do the job, there are others out there just waiting to take your place, he said. Pointing to a newly recruited ex-pro football player he said, Ask him. If a team isnt winning they replace the players - right? No, he replied, actually, If the team is having trouble, they replace the coach. Good news: leadership isnt something youre born with; the raw materials can be acquired. Link them up with desire, and nothing can keep you from becoming a leader. Think youre called to lead? Leaders are big-picture thinkers.... Leaders see beyond the immediate crisis; Leaders place emphasis on vision, values and motivation; Leaders refuse to accept the status quo; Leaders develop the skills to cope with conflicting requirements; Leaders manage others well by first learning to manage themselves. Sandhill cranes are birds that fly great distances across continents. Theyve three remarkable qualities: 1) they rotate leadership so that no bird stays out in front all the time 2) they choose leaders who can handle turbulence 3) when one bird leads, all the rest honk in support. Learn enough about leadership so that when God calls you, youre ready to take your place at the front of the pack. In every age there comes a moment when leadership must come forward to meet the needs of the hour. So be encouraged, there is no potential leader who will not find his or her time! Heavenly Father, teach and prepare me for times of leadership when you ask me to step up and lead. Remind me to keep my fears to myself, but share my courage with others. Keep me close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them. Help me to always remember that without you and your guidance - leading will never take anyone anywhere significant. In Jesus name, Amen.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:05:34 +0000
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