“Humility just might be one of the most overlooked attributes in leadership, but it just might be one of the most important attributes a leader can possess. Humility is a strand between leader and follower that underscores one common element: our humanity.”If we place God at the core of our thinking – not as some abstract, ancillary association with life in general - but as our Creator, Sustainer and Provider, then the Sunday stuff will drive the Monday stuff. When this kind of consistent living happens, our team, our suppliers or vendors, our customers, and even our competitors will know our humility is genuine. We made the Sunday “stuff” real. We demonstrate that we really do care about our followers. They will see that we follow our Leader so we can better lead.
This “important attribute” of leadership begins when we submit to heart surgery – in this case, a transplant. People who are "me-centered" will not only fail at leading, but also fail at living. The other-centered journey begins for us, as leaders, when a new God-fearing heart begins to yield a life worth living.
Proverbs 22:4 (NASB) The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, honor and life.
“Plenty and honor” are not goals of this leader: they are the consequence of his/her humble spirit and this includes experiencing a satisfying life during our journey. People are willing to follow this kind of leader.
Are you leading by making the Sunday stuff real on Monday?
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