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 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 $20.00 s/h included.