As leaders, we cannot claim to be victims. When the shots are ours to call, the consequence is ours as well. When we are in a place of positional authority, influence is ours to steward. Now, we certainly will see the ebb and flow of culture and trends, but it is our responsibility to anticipate, be aware, identify, plan, designate, delegate, evaluate, act, react, and lead others in the organization both towards our goals and through the obstacles. Hopefully we do this, as Jim Collins puts it, for the “good of the organization”, not our personal agendas.
David gave a pretty strong example of how to do this. First, he started with a heart for God. Second, he did what was just and right for all his people. And third, he gave the authority and responsibility to others to help make sure #2 happened.
“David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people. Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder; Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David's sons were royal advisers.” – 2 Sam 8:15-18
Father, thank you that we do not have to go at life and leadership alone. It's not just us, it's life with you and others. What a gift. Amen.
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Poor yet Generous
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Not long ago I was in line at a downtown Wendy's when a homeless guy cut in
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I found that when I was with FCA I could not do everything that needed to be done. If we were going to grow to across the entire state of Kansas, I needed help. Sometimes the hardest thing is to give something away you love and turn it over to others. If we don't though it will only go so far. We have to allow others to serve along side of us. We have to give others the blessing it is to work for what we live for.
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