He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.

He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory.

 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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This was sent in by Jennifer Morrison.

Thank you Jen.

There are many types of leadership styles. Twelve is a good number, some more successful or more appropriate than others in particular situations and settings. We'll come to that later.

How about we sit back for a bit, scratch our heads (or each other's), and start on the inside (or us)? Thoughts on becoming a leader!

Something To Consider

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I have had the privilege (and responsibility) of leading many kinds of teams to various levels of accomplishment.

With some teams (as designed or as was necessary) I preceded each working session with a private meeting with the boss. We shared information. We reviewed goals, discussed challenges, revealed successes. I got direction.

With some teams (as designed or as was necessary) I began our working sessions with a huddle. We listened to each other. We encouraged each other. We got on the same page together. This made it tremendously easier to support each other, remembering that our team would not need to be in existence if the task was simple and easy or brainless. Tough and challenging REQUIRED us.

It worked wonders. We amazed ourselves. Tremendous successes. Accolades!

Epiphany!

Uh! Why didn't I think of it before? Nevermind, it changed the NATURE and QUALITY of my prayer life. Here's how. See if it will do the same for you.

We have access to the Big Chief - open door policy in full effect! Why not a similar approach as it regards leading our every day lives. (Now, I'm not talking being cheesy-cheesy.) I am referring to a particular aspect of daily living - life! (internal laughter.) It's a relationship!

Here is a bit of what I mean:

• a child knows mommy/daddy cares - runs to mommy/daddy every few minutes: mammy-daddy I bang my head; mammy-daddy I stubbed my toe; mammy-daddy she looked at me; mammy-daddy, he took my toy, how come I don't have that toy, I don't like this toy; I want another toy; mammy-mammy-daddy-daddy, needy-needy, cryie-cryie, wantie-wantie, wishy-washy
• a leader, a CEO of life, organizes timely heart-to-heart (soul-to-soul, if you prefer) dialogues with the Big Chief; reviews goals, discusses challenges, exchanges high fives, syncs up on life - gets on the same page - pulls up sleeves THEN lights, camera, ACTION!

Trust me, the latter is better, sweeter, and way easier (for me).

But NOT necessarily the task - tough and challenging REQUIRES us. Fruitful exhaustion gives 'good' sleep.

Share what works for you. And remember: there are many kinds of prayer. We'll come to those later. What does prayer mean to you?

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It's a RELATIONSHIP