10 Lessons Leaders Can
Take From Bad Days:
As leaders, we all have
bad days. Days when nothing goes right and everything we touch goes
sour. All leaders have been there. You simply cannot be a leader and not have
bad days. The question then becomes what can we
learn from the days we wish would simply just end. The following are 10
Lessons Leaders Can Take From Bad Days:
Bad days are normal. You
are not alone. We have all been there. Many reading this post are there
right now.
2 Bad days remind you the task is not easy and
never will be. If you read the Bible from cover to cover, you will not
find an instance where God ever called a leader to an easy task.
3.
Bad days remind us we are leaders. It
sounds counter-intuitive, but it is true. If you feel you are constantly
being kicked in the backside, it simply means you are out front leading.
4.
Bad days are why leadership is desperately
needed. It is when things are difficult or unclear that leaders
are desperately needed. Leaders are the ones who help individuals navigate
these times.
5.
Bad days are times for personal development.
Sometimes events take place as a result of our actions or poor
decisions. We need to accept the consequences, learn from them and
improve.
6.
Bad days will eventually come to an end. All
storms have one thing in common—they end. Every day, whether good or bad,
comes to an end. Tomorrow is a new day and the sun will rise again.
7.
Bad days need to be compartmentalized. If
you have a bad day at the office, it should not affect your home. Your
home should be a sanctuary.
8.
Bad days remind us about the importance of
priorities. My personal relationship with Jesus Christ and my family
are the two most important things in my life. They will love me when it seems
no one else does.
9.
Bad days are neutralized with solitude. As
leaders, tough times force us to step back, get alone, find a quiet place and
gain a proper perspective of the situations we are facing.
Bad days can be a gift. As
leaders, difficult people and situations force us to press into Jesus and trust
Him for our next steps. It is these times that bring deeper intimacy with
the One who loves us most.
I hope this post
encourages you. Leadership is a wonderful, marvelous thing. It has
incredible perks but also comes with an incredible price. When you are
paying the price of a bad day, pull out this list and look at the bigger
picture. You are being shaped into the leader you were meant to be.
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