Do you think the Master Chief, CG Station Commander was SERVING to LEAD here?

In the last couple of Blogs, we’ve focused on servant leadership.  There is much more to be said, but here is a recap.  Servant leadership means that you, the leader, must be competent and gifted for higher-level tasks such as strategic thinking, and moral courage. It means that as you advance in rank and responsibility you exercise the gift of such power with humility and even greater dependence upon the Lord. It means that you, the leader, must take the point when the going gets rough, when there are decisions that only you can make, and when the survival of the organization or the success of the mission may be in question. It does not mean that you must be capable of performing the tasks of every person in your organization, nor should they be micromanaged, but you must be able to accomplish those tasks that only you the leader can perform while taking full, personal responsibility for the outcome. Most important, it means that you recognize that every person for whom you have a responsibility is important to the success of the organization and that you thank them and give them the credit rather than seeking glory for yourself.

YOU LEAD TO SERVE and SERVE TO LEAD

I know ONE who was really the best in servant leadership.  He washed His disciple’s feet the night before He was to embark upon His most difficult earthly mission and they were to face the aftermath of His death and resurrection.  Have you ever thought about washing the feet of those responsible for completing the mission before they entered the contest?  Jesus did.  There are ways you can do this you know—not literally, but through your supportive actions.

See the complete story in my book, Growing and Building and the Blogs at Growingandbuilding.com/Blog-2/.  Oh, one more thing.  If you enjoy these little stories, share them with your friends on Facebook.