Leadership
Strengthen your integrity
Vision, integrity, articulation, courage, and a thick skin—all are the basic requirements for leadership. Other requirements could be added; for the follower of Christ, godliness is essential. Whether in government, business, education, ministry, or the home, these six traits form the foundation of successful Christian leadership. These qualities do not come through osmosis but through disciplined study and practice, often marked by failure. However, the greatest leaders are not deterred by hardship and failure. Theirs is a high calling with deep responsibility.
If you are in a position of leadership—and chances are good that you are—you may need to sharpen your vision for the future, strengthen your integrity, and find new sources of courage. Insight for Living, by introducing you to godly leaders of the past, is committed to encouraging you in this pursuit, as well as challenging you to grow in godliness.
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Act Medium
What can a child's clubhouse teach us about spiritual maturity?
Sometimes the deepest truths come in the simplest packages. I once heard about a rule posted on the wall of a kids' backyard clubhouse that captured the essence of biblical humility better than many theology textbooks. The rule was this: "Nobody act big. Nobody act small. Everybody act medium."
In this lighthearted yet convicting video, "Act Medium," we explore the virtue of being "right-sized." We live in a culture that encourages us to inflate our egos or, conversely, to wallow in self-pity. But the biblical call is different. It is a call to honest humility—finding contentment in being exactly who God created you to be, without the need to show off or shrink back.
In this lesson on balance, we discover:
- The Clubhouse Rule: A humorous but profound look at how we should relate to one another.
- The Danger of Extremes: Avoiding the traps of arrogance ("acting big") and insecurity ("acting small").
- Authentic Humility: Learning to be comfortable in your own skin, acknowledging your gifts without letting them go to your head.
My friend, you don't need to be the star of the show, but you don't need to hide in the wings either. Let's learn to just "act medium" together.
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Seven Building Blocks for Leaders
By Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Using the Jewish leader Nehemiah as an example, Chuck Swindoll outlines seven characteristics that all effective Christian leaders should exhibit.
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