You In a Sentence
Sometimes Scripture gives us an entire life in a sentence. A person appears briefly in the biblical story, and the few words used to describe them become the way they are remembered.
You are the Problem (and the Solution)
By Tim Bentum | November 5th
Do you have issues in your school that you have a hard time solving? If you do, read on. Many times, I have found that these issues are wrapped up in people—other people. These people don’t think the same way that you do. However, if you catch yourself returning to a line of thinking that ends in some form of blame, you owe it to yourself and your school to try to break this cycle. Just remember: You (the leader) are the problem (and the solution). You may want to stop reading at this point, I don’t blame you. I don’t really want to read what I write either, but the truth remains the truth whether or not we like it, so here goes. In no particular order, here are some thoughts on leaders taking responsibility first:
“If you have taken on a leadership role, you have forfeited the right to make excuses.” – Horst Schultze
“Search me (not others; parentheses added), O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” – Psalm 139: 23-24
“Real leaders go first. They never ask others to do what they have not done or are unwilling to do themselves.” – Michael Hyatt
“The law of the lid tells us that the leader’s lid, his or her maximum ability to lead, will determine the potential of his or her team.” – John Maxwell