The One Trait All Successful Leaders Have

I have known many successful leaders in my lifetime.  As I watch for the one thing that gives them lasting success, a single trait consistently emerges.  The most successful, the most lasting, the ones who make the greatest impact, are extravagantly generous.

Not only are they financial generous, but they lead with an open hand.  They are constantly pointing to others and promoting their success.  They say, “Look over there.  Look at what God is doing in their life, in their family, in their church.”

I was reminded of this principle when I reviewed this month’s Top 10 Most Read list.  Five of the 10 posts promoted the work of others.  

Posts of my thoughts certainly have their place.  After all, it is my website.  However, posts sharing the thoughts of others are consistently some of my most popular items.  Generosity always wins out.

The following are the Top 10 Most Read Posts In May as determined by you the readers:

1. 27 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Tomorrowland
2. 30 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Avengers 2: Age Of Ultron
3. 15 Books Christian Leaders Should Be Reading
4. 16 Quotes On Faith And Leadership By Steph Curry
5. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 4th
6. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 18th
7. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 11th
8. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 27th
9. 14 Characteristics Of Great Church Leadership Meeting
10. The Bible Verse All Business Leaders Should Pray When Not Meeting Their Goals

The following are four Hidden Gems which did not make the Top 10 but were personal favorites.  I hope you enjoy them the second time around.

1. 11 Ways 11 Pastors Gave Me A Competitive Advantage In Business
2. 11 Keys To Successfully Leading Through Crisis Situations
3. 14 Things Churches Can Teach Business Leaders To Have A Competitive Advantage In Their Industry
4. 10 Lessons Leaders Can Take From Bad Days

Thanks for visiting this site.  I trust it has added value to you and your leadership.

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