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LEADERSHIP QUOTES
We're exploring some great quotes that will help us in our lives and leadership. If you'd like to share your favorite with me, please post on the comments section of the Blog. You can read these past posts HERE.
The format for this season is the following:
#1) LEADERSHIP QUOTE: I'm going to share a quote with you. I'd like to encourage you to think about it, respond to it, process it. You can stop here, or go to Section 2.
#2) A LITTLE BIT DEEPER: I'm going to share a couple of thoughts that come to my mind when I think about the quote. Just a short reaction from me. You can stop here, or go to Section 3.
#3) DEEPER STILL: I'm going to share something I've found from someone else: A quote, some tips, a challenge, a thought....
#4) RUSS' LIST: I'll continue to share some links, ideas, books or products that I think some of you might benefit from.
Russ
LEADERSHIP QUOTE:
"Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another." Bishop Desmond Tutu
What does this stir up? Either write me HERE or comment at the end of the blog post HERE.
A LITTLE BIT DEEPER:
Desmond Tutu passed away this past week in South Africa. He stood up for human rights and worked as an anti-apartheid activist in South Africa for years, and as I was reading a little bit about his life, the above quote stood out to me.
Tutu worked tirelessly to bring people together, and to help those who were marginalized and unseen, to be seen.
He also said this: "If you want peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies."
His message was consistent, and he made a difference.
How do you respond when you read his quote on differences? Do you connect with that? How do you bridge relationship with people that are completely different than you, but bring value and significance to the conversation?
DEEPER STILL:
In 1 Corinthians, we read about the "Body of Christ", chapter 12:12 - 30.
Verse 28 reminds us... "If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together."
We all have different roles, gifts, strengths, but we are all a part of His body, His plan, His purpose.
As I reflect on the past year, I'm overwhelmed by the things that have pushed us apart, and I'm underwhelmed by the things that bring us together.
I'm reminded today that we need each other, especially in our differences.
As you think about the coming year, begin to think about how you can play the part of bringing people together, despite our differences. How would you do that with those closest to you?
Happy New Year!
Things I'm Reading, Listening To and Watching This Week:
One of our readers recommended this book a couple of weeks ago, and I've been reading through it and really enjoying it. James Clear, Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results.
I've enjoyed Michael Hyatts 3-part podcast this week, "Your 2022 Jump Start: Set Yourself Up for Success in the New Year" from the team at Lead to Win.
We enjoyed playing this game: CODENAMES. Check it out!
Don't miss the latest episode of SPACE: from Harbor Ministries. A podcast I look forward to!
If you are looking for a place to donate at this year-end, I'd like to introduce you to The Mundo Fund at Extreme Response. This fund has been developed over the past 2 years to focus on business sustainability and leadership development. We are actively involved in a handful of projects around the world that are making an impact. You can give HERE or you can write me directly for more information.