There is a crisis of leadership in our country and in the church. We need to do more than just shake our heads and moan. We need to identify new leadership, maybe by looking in the mirror. What makes a good leader?
Ability to stand alone – Today leaders seem to focus on polls or what’s popular. A good leader needs to stand, sometimes alone, on what’s right.
Ability to see what others can’t see – Today’s leaders seem to suffer from near sightedness. A real leader can see beyond the confusion of today. He has a “higher” perspective.
Ability to think beyond today – A good leader doesn’t ask, “What now?” but “What’s next?”
Ability to communicate a vision – True vision comes from God. He choses those who are able to explain that vision to others and make them want it above all else.
Ability to include people in the process – Great leaders are great delegators. They can identify where people best fit into the job at hand and know how to get them to do it. They give credit where credit is due and don’t seek all glory for themselves.
Ability to make the first move – Leaders show more than tell. Every journey begins with a first step and leaders are the ones taking them.
Ability to stay when others are leaving – When things get tough most folks bail. Leaders get going. When the dust settles, look around to see who is still standing. There’s your leader.
After considering these things, do you realize that you have been following someone who isn’t really a leader? Have you considered that perhaps you are called to leadership?
Lead on and be blessed.
Nick
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