61 - It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed - Harvey S. Firestone
In a word, that goal of a leader is to leave a " legacy." He wants to leave behind something permanent after he dies. He wants to have improved the lives of people in some corner of the world, or better yet, see them engaged in a cause that counts. This doesn't necessarily mean fame or wealth. It simple means people who continue in a mission because he has developed them.
62 - It isn't the people you like who make our life miserable, it's the people you don't - Harvey Mackay
Throughout my ministry, I;ve been fascinated by the word Jesus spoke in John 15. Specifically, where He talks about pruning the vine so that the brances could continues to grow. I've must scores of pastor and leaders who are afraid to " prune " went it comes to theirs staff. They think it would not appeared very " Christian". Quite the contray. The concdept is not only biblical, but if we don't practice it in our organizations. someday it may come back to haunt us.
63 - The essence of leadership is a vision you articulate clearly and focerfully on every occasion. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet - Theodore Hesburgh
I'll never forget hearing the " vision " of the Pepsi Company a number of years ago: " The tastes of Pepsi-Cola on ht lips of everyone in the world," What a huge overwhelming vision - yet how precise, measurable, and pointed it was, Everyone in the company knew it, and was harnessed to achieve it. Our vision must be heard until our people can embrace it.
The Power of Leadesship - John C. Maxwell
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