Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Keeping a God-focus

Sarah Bentley--Former pastor, now full time mom, says:

Keeping the focus on God as we lead is easier said than done.

Choose to spend less energy over people’s opinions of us and our leadership and more time focusing on helping people better understand Christ’s love for them.

Be quick to praise and encourage others for the way we see Christ at work with them, instead of quietly complaining we don’t get recognition ourselves.

Refuse to neglect time with the Lord, even when our schedules are packed.

I sure like that. Leaders tend to worry about their image. They like to be people pleasers.

But true leadership is other-focused. Seeking to build up others in their careers.

Jesus reminded us that the greatest person is the one who serves others.

So, how do you stack up to Jesus’ measure of a leader?

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