Word for the day: “Leaders, Embrace looking ahead.”
Proverbs 18:16 (NKJV) A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
BELOVED LEADERS AND SUBSCRIBERS,
The year 2024 has been especially mentally challenging for me, and I know the same is true notably for leaders. So today, let's take a quick review of how you think as a leader.
I've discovered there are at least four types of thinking that can sabotage your leadership destiny:
· Not being fully vested in your leadership journey.
· Not having a growth mindset and a sense of motivation in your leadership.
· Not having a competent person or people to walk alongside you in your leadership process.
· Not having the right accountability network in your leadership journey (perhaps the most lethal).
· Awareness of your sabotaging characteristics.
· Looking Ahead: “The capacity to develop and improve their skills distinguishes leaders from followers.” Warren Bennis and Bert Nanus, here are a few considerations to clear thinking moving forward:
· The importance of casting vision during times of crisis.
· Establishing healthy relational boundaries in leadership, ministry, and business.
· Taking the time to address personal hardships and pain while leading.
Special thanks!
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Kingdom Blessings,