Know When It's Time...

Some subjects are hard to talk about. Bowing out and passing the torch to someone else, is one of the most difficult. But it is not about YOU--its about God's kingdom!

Stepping down from any position calls for humility. The future of any work depends on it. For 40 years Moses dreamed of leading his people into the Promised Land-but it was not to be. Joshua, his successor, would be the man to fulfill that dream. How did Moses handle it? With grace and dignity, "Joshua...was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites listened to him and did what the Lord had commanded Moses" (Dt 34:9- NIV).
The plan worked, the transition was smooth and the followers immediately transferred their allegiance to Joshua. Why? Because Moses had placed his hands on Joshua and prayed for God's blessing on his leadership. That's leadership in it's finest form and final hour-when it counts the most!
Is it hard to do? Yes, for several reasons:

• Job Security--"What am I going to do next?"
• Fear of Retirement--"Me, retire?"
• Resistance to Change--"The saddle is so comfortable."
• Self Worth--"This job is my life."
• Lack of Confidence--"Who else can do this job like I do it?"
• Love for the Job-- "I really love my job and the people I work with."
• Loss of investment--"I've put too much into this to let it go."

What is the answer? Rejoice in your God given accomplishments, bow out graciously, bless and assist your successor, and then ask God "WHAT'S NEXT??"

This brief article was take from "The Best of ..the Word for You Today" a daily devotional.

Charisma- A Beneficial Leadership Trait.

One of my New Year's Goals is to keep this blog updated with motivation, insight and encouragement as we move forward to embrace all that 2010 has for us.
We will continue to examine all the traits that make us better leaders in our lives. In the last blog that was posted here we mentioned the number one trait which was Character. Today and the next 7 days we will reflect on this aspect of Charisma.
Some people think that charisma is something that is hard to define or vague. Some think that it is something that you are born with, but I disagree. Charisma is something that can be developed in any one's life. What is Charisma? In a simple definition, Charisma is the ability to draw people to you. To develop into someone who draws others to you incorporate the following into your life.

1. Love Life!
People enjoy leaders who enjoy life. Are you a celebrator or a complainer? People who have charisma are passionate about life.
2. Put A "10" on Every Person's Head!
People/Leaders who have charisma see the best in people. Believe in people it cause the best to come out in them. Appreciate others, encourage others and give them the room to make mistakes because we all do. When you believe in them, they believe in themselves. 1st Corin. 13:7- ...is ever ready to believe the best of every perons..." (Amplied version).
3. Give People HOPE!
Help people believe in their tomorrow. Hope is the ability of seeing a prosperous tomorrow today. Give others Hope and they will be attracted to you. Romans 8:24-"who hopes for what he already has?"
4. Share of Yourself
As you lead others, give of yourself. Share experiences, share wisdom, and share resources. When you think of Charisma simply think what Paul said in Philippians chapter 2:4-" Each of you should look not only to your own interest but also to the interest of others."

Until we meet next week, stay motivated! Stay encouraged! Believe in tomorrow and see it being better than today! Become the Leader that you want to become and start now.