A Leader Is

Lord, Lead Us In The Paths Of Righteousness That We Might Righteously Lead Others. Amen.
Several years ago, I was privileged, honored, and blessed to work for W. Wilson Goode, Sr., the first African American to be elected mayor of Philadelphia. I was the Director of a homeless shelter, and several employees were under my care. One of the first things he told me was that he wanted me to be a leader and not a boss, and that is what I tried to be when I worked there.
The story is told that H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world’s largest department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his comparison of the two types of executives:
The boss drives his men; the leader coaches them.
The boss depends on authority and the leader on goodwill.
The boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthusiasm.
The boss says “I,” the leader, “we.”
The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown; the leader fixes the breakdown.
The boss knows how it is done; the leader shows how.
The boss says, “Go,” the leader says, “Let’s go!”
So, if God has blessed you to be a leader, always remember a “Leader Is:”
Self-reliant but not Self-sufficient
Energetic but not Self-seeking
Steadfast but not Stubborn
Tactful but not Timid
Serious but not Sullen
Loyal but not Sectarian
Unmovable but not Stationary
Gentle but not Hypersensitive
Tender-hearted but not Touchy
Conscientious but not a Perfectionist
Discipline but not Demanding
Generous but not Gullible
Meek but not Weak
Humorous but not Hilarious
Friendly but not Familiar
Holy but not Holier-than-thou
Discerning but not Critical
Progressive but not Pretentious
Finally, a leader is one who VOTES, and he gets others to VOTE!!!!
What kind of leader are you?
This is Rev Dr. Wm. Rocky Brown, 3rd, letting you know that GOD and I Love you, and we approve this message because we want to motivate your mind, body & soul. So be happy and enjoy the blessings of The LORD today, my friend! Please subscribe to my website to receive these messages daily at http://www.yourspiritualmotivation.com. You can also buy my publication: “800 SAYINGS BY OLD FOLKS WHO RAISED US,” from Amazon.com or by emailing wmrocbe@aol.com by calling 215-480-5333. The cost is $15.00 s/h included.