After many years working in the communications department, I was promoted to lead the team. I was ecstatic. Finally, I could pursue the projects I wanted in the way that I wanted. But my immaturity quickly tripped me up. I launched changes that confused and upset team members and did little more than advance my own ego. It took time to regain the team’s trust.
In 1 Peter 5:2-3, Peter counseled church leaders to be careful shepherds of those they lead: “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care… eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”
Successful leadership requires taking a servant approach. We need to recognize when our own desires can be a barrier to success.
Today’s Integrity Moment was provided by author and speaker, Tom Petersen. Tom C. Petersen is a former utility communications professional who writes about work and faith. Connect on LinkedIn or tomcpetersen.com.
