FOLLOW THE LEADER
- PRIDE: When a person rises in position, as happens to leaders
in the church, the tendency to pride also increases. If not
checked, the attitude will disqualify the person from further
advancement in the kingdom of God, for “the Lord detests
all the proud of heart” (Proverbs 16:5). These are strong and
searching words! Nothing aggravates God more than conceit,
the sin that aims at setting the self upon a throne, making of
God a secondary figure. That very sin changed the anointed
cherub into the foul fiend of hell...^24
- MOMENTUM:
- ONLY A LEADER CAN CREATE MOMENTUM:
It takes a leader to create momentum. Followers catch it.
And managers are able to continue it once it has begun. But
creating it requires someone who can motivate others, not who
needs to be motivated. “If you can’t make some heat, get out of
the kitchen.”
TRUTHS ABOUT MOMENTUM: Momentum really is a
leader’s best friend...when you have momentum on your side,
the future looks bright, obstacles appear small, and trouble
seems temporary.
MOMENTUM MAKES LEADERS LOOK BETTER
THAN THEY ARE: .Momentum changes people’s perspective
of leaders.
MOMENTUM HELPS FOLLOWERS PERFORM BETTER
THAN THEY ARE: When leadership is strong and there is
momentum in an organization, people are motivated and
inspired to perform at higher levels. They become effective
beyond their hopes and expectations.
MOMENTUM IS EASIER TO STEER THAN TO
START.
MOMENTUM IS THE MOST POWERFUL CHANGE
AGENT: With enough momentum, nearly any kind of change
is possible. If your desire is to do great things with your
