Matthew 20:25-28 “But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
True leadership is accepting tasks that YOU DON’T WANT TO DO with humility and performing them in and with grace.
A true leader doesn’t need “important” tasks to do or need to be seen doing “relevant” work to know they are a leader.
A true leader will do the most menial of tasks without reservation or hesitation because they know it’s building character within themselves and trust with those that they are leading/mentoring.
A true leader knows there is always a greater leader than themselves and have no problem submitting to authority.
A true leader will clean the toilets, show up early, leave late, escort people to their seats, sit in the overflow room and do whatever it takes to make sure others will be comfortable and can enjoy the day.
A true leader will not get angry and upset when others aren’t following them.
A true leader will check themselves and ask “Who am I not following?”
A true leader knows the greatest among the group is the least seen, the most humble and the servant of all.
Leadership is not about leading. It’s about following.
Somebody is going to get that when they wake up in the morning…
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