As leaders we all go through life and work holding to past regrets, those disappointments over lost or missed opportunities. We’re sad or repentant over things that we wish we had done differently.
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an English-born Founding Father of the United States. An inventor and philosopher, he authored Common Sense, a pamphlet that was influential at the start of the American Revolution.
As Jesus began teaching on earth, His words about leadership and leading were shocking. In fact, they were so at odds with religious leaders of the time, they believed Jesus could not possibly be the Savior they were hoping and waiting for.
On the surface the story of Job may seem a cruel game. A faithful man, he suffers greatly, questions God, and receives God’s pointed response. How should we lead when faced with trials and difficulty?
Did you get ripped off today? How about shouted down? Stuck in traffic? Something get broken at the house? A health issue came up? How do you respond when you have a bad day?
Fulfillment is the happiness or satisfaction that comes from developing one’s own abilities or character. A leader who knows his talents and skills are being put to good use and that he is growing personally and professionally has the mindset that he is stewarding his life well.
Rejection is to spurn or refuse someone. Rejection can be good in the long run, but it still hurts. We feel a sting when it happens. Jesus Himself was often rejected. In fact, the Bible speaks often of rejection and how to handle it.
What do Mark Cuban, Walt Disney, New York’s Mayor Bloomberg, Anna Wintour, Oprah, Madonna, Lee Iacocca and Coach Bill Belichick have in common? Before all of them became famous, successful and wealthy, they each experienced the same thing. They were fired.