These You Must Be

Are you a leader?

Want to finish strong as a leader?

Then these you must be:

 

ACCOUNTABLE

Who do you answer to for how many hours you work in the day? Who do you share your internet history file with? What's the name of your internet filter software? Does your spouse know all your passwords?

TEACHABLE

When was the last time you listened to the feedback from someone younger than you? Or someone older than you? How long do you just sit and listen to God in prayer without saying anything? When was the last time you knelt before God with your nose an inch from the floor?

HOPEFUL

Do the problems of today loom bigger than your belief in a better day?  Is your trust built on your abilities or on the God who manufactured those abilities? Do you believe Jesus when He says He "goes to prepare a place for you"?

 

Now, it's your turn. What characteristics would you add to this list?

 

Comments

[Bill (cycleguy)]

Trying to figure out how integrity works in your scheme. Integretable is not a word. But I will let you do that since you have my idea. i believe integrity is an absolute must.

[Scott Couchenour]

integritable.. INtegrit... integrabi... You're right, Bill. Great one to add. Difficult to make preach. :)

[Dan Rockwell]

Scott,

Thanks for your work.

I'll add this one: Supported. No one finishes strong on their own. Everyone needs a support team.

Thanks,

Dan

[Scott Couchenour]

Great addition, Dan. Wow, that can be a real deep one to unpack. there's accountability, encouragement, feedback, pushback...

Thanks.

[Herbhalstead]

"present" <~~~ leaders must be

[Scott Couchenour]

Herb - That's a characteristic packed with meaning. Being present in the moment. Yes! Thanks for adding it.