We’re hearing more and more about leaders having moral failings. None of this is new. Leaders have struggled, like the rest of people, with doing the right thing.

However, leaders are often held to a higher standard. The Bible even talks about the price a person will pay to be a teacher. They’re more closely watched. They’re judged. And they may even have to face harsh consequences if they lead people astray.

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As I recently cracked open a new book, my spirit was stirred. Something didn’t feel right, especially after I read his introduction, where he talked about his love for his children and wife. A quick Google search showed me why.

This author had an affair, left his wife, and married the woman. His affair is why my heart was pricked as I read the book’s first few pages. I felt I had to put the book down because of what I felt.  Read more...

I’m a firm believer that leaders are not there to demand things, push people around, and expect to be served. Instead, leaders are there to serve others.

In that, leaders need to give the people they lead certain things. These things aren’t hard to do. They’re relatively simple.

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Many of us aren’t doing or giving our people the things they need, even when it’s easy enough to do.

So, what are these four things you need to give to those you lead?

4 Things To Give The People You Lead

Encouragement:

The first thing you need to give your people is encouragement. Yes, you read that right.

People need to be encouraged. They have this innate desire within them to hear encouraging, positive words spoken toward them, especially when they’re struggling.  Read more...