Acts 9:22 says, "Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ." (NIV) Saul, later named Paul, took self-improvement seriously.
Self-improvement and self-development are key components of leading yourself and changing for the better. And that is where you have to start in leadership. How can you effectively lead others if you cannot lead yourself? Leadership begins at home (that was inspired by the Courageous tagline).
Maxwell mentions four things that you must do to lead effectively (each is a direct quote):
- See yourself clearly.
- Admit your flaws honestly.
- Discover your strengths joyfully.
- Build on those strengths passionately.
In order to help others, you must first know yourself. That is where these points can help you. You must be able to clearly see who you are. That includes being able to honestly admit your weaknesses. From there you can look for your strengths and develop them. According to Maxwell, "You can reach your potential tomorrow if you dedicate yourself to growth today. Remember, to change your world, you must first change yourself."
Maxwell asks, "What do you learn from your answers to the list above?"
Upon reflection, I discovered that I could work on all of those areas, but especially the last two. Strengths are where we excel. We must be able to enhance those areas so that we are even better at them.
Pray this prayer: Father, please lead me so that I can effectively lead others. Help me to discover and develop my strengths while admitting my flaws so that I can see myself clearly. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen!
God bless you!
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