Leadership

I had some thoughts on leadership the other day.  Not new thoughts, but good to remember.

1.  Everyone is a leader.  We are all leading people somewhere.  Forward, backward or just plain into lethargy.  Everyone is a leader and we should take responsibility for our potential to effect others.

2.  Being in charge of something is different than being a leader.  You are only a leader if people follow you.  I remember a Far Side comic from some years ago where the cowboys were out on the range alone.... one said to the other.... "Hey we are missing something.  Yes, the cows!!! Where are the cows!!! We forgot the cows!!!"

3.  The most important part of leadership is building relationships.  People will tolerate weak sermons and all kinds of mistakes if they know that you love them.

4.  Having established relationships, a leader must cast a clear vision.

5.  Every good decision, well communicated that you make fills up your reservoir of good will.

6.  Leaders must learn what they do not know.  We all have strengths and weaknesses.  Good people grow into good leaders because they surround themselves with good allies and they actively work to learn what they do not know.  They set aside their pride and seek to grow in areas where they need to.

7.  Leaders make no excuses.  They take responsibility for where the group is at.  They regroup when they need to and then continue on with the journey.

Random thoughts on leadership.  Who are you trying to lead?  Are they following?  Are you working on relationships?  What can you learn to help yourself improve?

It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
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4 Night cruise from Port Canaveral to Key West and Havana, Cuba.
August 13-17, 2018
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Wesley's Ireland with optional London Extension
October 8-17, 2018
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Holy Land Tour - includes my favorite spots
with optional Jerusalem extension
March 4-13, 2019
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