Swindoll’s Leadership Lessons
The popular Bible teacher and chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary Chuck Swindoll lists what he’s learned about leadership.
10 Things I Have Learned During Nearly 50 Years in Leadership
- It¡¦s lonely to lead. Leadership involves tough decisions. The tougher the decision, the lonelier it is.
- It¡¦s dangerous to succeed. I¡¦m most concerned for those who aren¡¦t even 30 and are very gifted and successful. Sometimes God uses someone right out of youth, but usually he uses leaders who have been crushed.
- It¡¦s hardest at home. No one ever told me this in Seminary.
- It¡¦s essential to be real. If there¡¦s one realm where phoniness is common, it¡¦s among leaders. Stay real.
- It¡¦s painful to obey. The Lord will direct you to do some things that won¡¦t be your choice. Invariably you will give up what you want to do for the cross.
- Brokenness and failure are necessary.
- Attitude is more important than actions. Your family may not have told you: some of you are hard to be around. A bad attitude overshadows good actions.
- Integrity eclipse image. Today we highlight image. But it¡¦s what you¡¦re doing behind the scenes.
- God’s way is better than my way.
- Christ-likeness begins and ends with humility.
And five statements worth remembering during your next 50 years of leadership:
- Whatever you do, do more with others and less alone.
- Whenever you do it, emphasize quality not quantity.
- Wherever you go, do it the same as if you were among those who know you best.
- Whoever may respond, keep a level head.
- However long you lead, keep on dripping with gratitude and grace.
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