It is becoming increasingly clear to me as time goes on how important the attribute of Humility is for leaders in organizations. Not just THE leader, but all of the leaders in your church or ministry. This year at the Willow Leadership Summit, Jim Collins, author of the book, “How The Mighty Fall
“The single greatest leadership signature we found in organizations that moved from good to great and who stood the test of time for decades was this: Personal Humility.”
After listening, as well, to one of the greatest leaders in this generation, Bill Hybels, I was reminded again of how true this is. Bill has made a huge, exponential impact on God’s church that may never stop until the Lord’s return. And yet, he stands before hundreds of thousands of people and says, “Sometimes I am just not sure if I’ve got the right stuff to lead.” He then told the story of how critical it is that he leans and rely’s on God.
The man has tremendous humility.
How about you. Do you see yourself as a person with humility before God and man? Or as someone who’s ‘got the stuff’ and entitled to the place you now serve? How about your leadership team?
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