To be a great leader, you must be a
great servant first.
July’s
Awakening, Day 20
Leadership is found in becoming the
servant of all.
—Richard Foster
The great leader is seen as the
servant first.
—Robert K. Greenleaf
True greatness, true leadership, is
achieved not by reducing men to one’s service but in giving oneself in selfless
service to them.
—Oswald Sanders
Leaders touch a heart before they ask
for a hand.
—John C. Maxwell
just
as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life
as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 NIV
We’ve
discussed servanthood in our spiritual discipline section of devotions, but
we’ll mention it again here under leadership as the servanthood mindset is so
crucial for true success. Christ is always our example to turn to for study and
reflection. He is our ultimate Leader and the epitome of the true Servant.
If
you want to lead, you must first serve. Effective leadership entails providing
something of tangible significance to those who would follow to make positive
differences in their lives. It is all about positively influencing those around
you such that together as a team you can collectively accomplish great things. The
team is essential, for a game will never be won by coaches without players. And
the better the players, the better the team, and the greater chance for
victory. Likewise, a coach is only as great as the best assistant coaches he
has around him too. Jesus could not do all He did alone. He needed the
assistance of a specially selected band of twelve to help Him complete His work
effectively and to continue to carry it out into the future when He was gone.
The best leaders know that the most valuable assets required to accomplish
their vision and goals are the people directly around them. The flock will
never progress beyond that of the leader, and likewise, the leader will never
progress beyond the capabilities of his flock. Great leaders will be great
servants first.
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