Leadership that Lasts
I have had the honour and privilege to travel around the world. To mingle and network with some of the most influential leaders of our age. In proximity to relationships, to learn and glean from them.
It is interesting to observe that the closer you get to people, the more real people become. You do not experience that from social media or a podcast. Yes, they INVITE you into their lives, but when you are close to others in proximity, you get to see who people REALLY are.
The highs and lows of leadership.
The pressures and demands.
The joys and weaknesses.
In proximity, here are a few leadership reflections I have learnt from leaders who have gone before me:
It does not matter how much influence you have IF there is dissuasion at home.
Policy + procedures mean nothing at the end of the day. People matter most.
The capacity to influence is based on the utmost humility to lead yourself better than yesterday.
Everyone struggles. Not everyone wins from their struggles.
If you put yourself first BEFORE others, you lose.
Life is a sum of our own choices – not our circumstances or situations – take responsibility to lead yourself.
If others win, you win.
Be patient. The threads of sovereignty are at play. Trust the ONE who holds the future.
True success is those succeeding around you.
Leadership insecurity is real – not just personally but communally – be aware.
Biblically speaking, the MOST important season of life and ministry is the last third of life. We see this throughout the pages of Scripture. Seasoned leaders have been able to adjust to and pivot in response to these realities (including post-retirement years).
Lead from love. Everything FLOWS out of love. Love is a Person.
Some leaders last BEYOND themselves. Others lead for themselves. A few who desire to lead do not last. A few leaders leave a legacy worthy of following.
Be a leader that lasts.
Put people first. Lead from love. Strengthen soft skills.
EVERYTHING else will flow…
