A common fail point for teams is lack of clarity. An essential element to good teamwork is trust. We all want to feel safe and secure. We like to know what we commit to and whom we are loyal to.
One of the most interesting aspects of Moses’ and God’s conversations is that they had a specific place to meet, which they called the tent of meeting. We aren’t told who proposed the tent, what it looked like or when Moses started using it. We just know that God had a set-aside meeting place.
Never view a cultural challenge first through a political, emotional or economic lens. As a leader, the issue of racial division in our society is an opportunity to lead. Focus on it then, through your eyes as a leader.
Even if you have something of value to share, and you grasp the big picture of your leadership potential, and you’re ready to go the distance—there’s one nugget that needs to be in place. You’ll need to know that your life was meant to make a dent in the universe.
