Leadership

Have a sane estimate of your capabilities. Romans 12:3-4

Without a "sane estimate" of your capabilities as a leader, you set yourself up for trouble. So ask:

1) Am I a control freak? You empower others by being willing tore linquish power. That requires security; the kind that comes from knowing who you are before God. If you have one pencil and you think it's the only one you'll ever have, you'll hold on to it. But when you know you've dozens you can say, "Here, take what you need!"

(2) Do I inspire loyalty? In the past people were loyal to you because you were the leader. Nowadays they won't be loyal to anybody they don't respect, and who doesn't respect them. They need to feel, "I'm a better person because of your leadership

(3) Am I willing to develop myself? Paul writes: "Work hard so God can approve you" ( 2 Timothy 2:15 ). It takes time to accomplish anything of significance. But it's never too late to grow. Leaders who recognise the importance of their assignment keep developing themselves.

(4) Am I passionate, or driven? There's a difference. When you'redriven, you seek other people's approval by focusing strictly on the goal. When you're passionate, you relish the journey as much as the destination. Driven people burn out, passionate people don't.

(5) Can I accept my limitations? By acknowledging your limitations you encourage the same openness in others. John Maxwell says, "I no longer believe that the most spiritual people build the biggest churches or work the hardest. Fatigue is no indication of spiritual maturity ...it just makes me vulnerable to sin and error."