Are you a fleshly leader or a spiritual leader? Are those under you seeing your harsh, negative traits more often than an example of Christ-like behavior?
Today I read this post from Cary Schmidt and was convicted that many times my definition of “spiritual leadership” is hardly leadership at all. Instead, it’s entirely self-motivated and forgetful that those under my care are God’s children, too, and deserving of being treated as I would treat Christ.
Schmidt made a wonderful list of eleven traits of a real spiritual leader. Are you modeling these in your business or ministry?
Fleshly leaders demand. Spiritual leaders inspire.
Fleshly leaders rip face. Spiritual leaders shepherd.
Fleshly leaders fly off. Spiritual leaders reconnect.
Fleshly leaders remind you where you failed. Spiritual leaders help you know how to win.
Fleshly leaders talk down to. Spiritual leaders communicate respect toward.
Fleshly leaders blame you. Spiritual leaders mentor you.
Fleshly leaders grasp for respect. Spiritual leaders earn respect.
Fleshly leaders remind you of their position. Spiritual leaders remind you of Jesus.
Fleshly leaders block you out. Spiritual leaders welcome you in.
Fleshly leaders are unapproachable. Spiritual leaders are transparent.
Fleshly leaders are authoritarian. Spiritual leaders are humble authorities.
Question: Which one of these spiritual leadership traits has impacted you the most in your life?
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