Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Humble Leaders

Proverbs 22:4 (NASB) The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, honor and life.

In an article written for www.darwinmag.com in June of 2004, leadership author, John Baldoni (www.johnbaldoni.com) writes, "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, in our humanity, we put 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 and our team, vendors and competitors will know our humility is genuine - we really do care about our followers because they see us follow our Leader. Plenty, honor and a satisfying life are the consequences of our journey. Who are you following?

Copyright © by P. Griffith Lindell

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