As leaders we all go through life and work holding to past regrets, those disappointments over lost or missed opportunities. We’re sad or repentant over things that we wish we had done differently.
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an English-born Founding Father of the United States. An inventor and philosopher, he authored Common Sense, a pamphlet that was influential at the start of the American Revolution.
As Jesus began teaching on earth, His words about leadership and leading were shocking. In fact, they were so at odds with religious leaders of the time, they believed Jesus could not possibly be the Savior they were hoping and waiting for.
On the surface the story of Job may seem a cruel game. A faithful man, he suffers greatly, questions God, and receives God’s pointed response. How should we lead when faced with trials and difficulty?
Once a person surrenders their life to Christ, faith and leadership cannot be separated. It is “baked in”. The difference in Christian leadership is that faith takes point for the leader.
Why are you a leader? Are the resources and position you have solely for your own benefit, or were you meant for something more? Paul’s letter to Timothy gives an interesting take on the purpose and priorities of leading others.
Do you have the ability to continue in your course of action even when it becomes difficult, or you face opposition? This is the definition of persistence, and it’s a crucial leadership quality that you will need in work, marriage and home.
Don’t you wish someone had a set of hard-and-fast rules for leadership? If you just did these things then success is assured! Rules, though, typically come from the hard lessons of experience.