My kids had the opportunity to team up with Art 4 All for the next few weeks. I enjoyed watching their creativity to come to light. Excited to see the finished product...a quilt! #wearedeland
When you need to make decisions, ask God to guide your mind as you think things out. He knows everything about you & your situation. The better you know Him the more effectively He can guide your choices. “My Word is a lamp to your feet and a light for your path.” Psalm 119:105.
Invest in the people around you. Success rarely happens apart from great relationships. And it’s in the midst of those relationships that people earn the right to speak into your life at just the right time.
Be willing to walk through fire. Leadership isn't an easy task. But if you bail every time it gets tough, you'll never experience the breakthrough that happens when you stay focused and continue moving forward.
Sometimes it will feel like the whole world is standing against you. Other times, it will feel like the whole world is rooting for you. Either way, you must remain true to your mission and the divine design that is already inside you.
Leadership is all about seeing the best in people! Don't overlook the significance of your everyday interactions with others. Help people to know they have what it takes to accomplish their dreams! Your encouragement can make a huge difference in their lives.
Leaders must invest in the next generation through relationships. It would be easy to sit on the sidelines, point fingers, & complain. But that doesn’t get anyone close to the goal. Invest in those around you, encouraging them to grow in their gifts so they can make a difference.
If you want to help others grow, you must be a growing person. If you want to lead change, you must recognize the first person who needs to change is yourself. A leader who is disciplined in the areas of self-awareness & personal growth will be someone others want to follow.
Great advice to being others oriented..."Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead...forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand." Phil. 2:4 MSG
The greatest investment you make in life is not the work you do but the people you spend time with. Learning how to cultivate deeper & more meaningful relationships will unlock the potential for you to learn about yourself, equip others, & discover the power of collaboration.
When you hit the wall, take time to reset. The natural response to stress for many leaders is to double down & push through the pain. Sometimes you do need to do that. But more often than not, you need to step off the gas & reassess your personal disciplines, & then start again.