The Easiest Thing
"Response is always better than reaction. But both pale in comparison to initiative."This is something I can be very guilty of. Reacting and Responding are both easy. They take little effort, but rarely do they get things done or take you anywhere.
Take the Follow
This one can be hard. Especially for church leaders. When leadership opportunities arise, it can be tempting to try to take the reins on the project and run, even when you don't have a clue about how. Sometimes it is just ok to follow.
The Difference Between Things That Happen to You and Things You Do
"Leaders...don't have things happen to them. They do things."This is where Leaders are often proven. Watch how a person handles tough times. Those who make excuses prove themselves as slackers. Those who make do and get things done prove themselves as leaders.
Permeability
"The heretics not only live to tell about it now; they actually thrive."After reading this I realized how blessed I am to work in a culture that rewards heretics. You don't have to ask to implement the next great idea. Just go do it. This is something that should happen in any organization. If your org isn't like that, challenge it!
Leaders Go First
You can change the status quo in your world. You don't need permission. You don't need backing. You need initiative. You need to go first.
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