All leaders should have a teachable spirit. It is the only way we can grow. Young leaders, in particular, must learn to balance their unbridled idealism and passion with humility to reach their full potential. I can speak from experience on this.
Young leaders can demonstrate this humility by learning from those more seasoned. One of the best leaders I could recommend is Dr. Crawford Loritts, the senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church.
I searched my files and came up with some of best insights from this wonderful Christian leader. The following are 19 Leadership Quotes Every Young Leader Should Read. More seasoned leaders should check them out as well.
- There is a direct link between belief and behavior.
- God expects movement and growth.
- We need to arrive at the maturity of a matriarch.
- It is important not to confuse exposure with experience.
- There is no relationship between being smart and being wise.
- Don’t discount people because “they’re not as bright as you are”.
- A fool is a person who is old and should know better but does otherwise.
- Fathers need to model humility during teachable experiences.
- Don’t get blindsided by your opinions and preferences.
- Critiquing something is not providing wisdom.
- With time comes entrenchment. Be careful what trench you’re in. It builds walls.
- Passion and energy are not a substitute for substance and endurance.
- Vision and passion need to be rooted in biblical truth.
- Passion doesn’t need to become a belief system.
- Just because you quote it doesn’t mean you know it.
- Children need to balance innocence with discernment.
- Promise without action is a wasted life.
- Passion without direction is wasted opportunity.
- Perspective without engagement of different generations is wasted wisdom.
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