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A Pastor Who Loves People
This past Sunday my wife Sonya and I drove up to the campus of NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA to attend morning worship service. There was a light rain so people were entering the building under umbrellas. Much to my surprise who welcomed Sonya as she got out of the car but NorthStar’s senior pastor Mike Linch.
Think about that for a second! The pastor of a church with overflow crowds was standing in the misting rain welcoming those arriving!!! I’ve often said you can’t lead from the green room and Mike is the embodiment of that statement.
Why was Mike standing in the rain? Here are a few suggestions:
- Mike was out in front and leading by example.
- Mike was not going to ask anyone to do anything he would not do himself.
- Mike is the embodiment of the church’s vision of “Welcoming People Home.” He was the #1 welcomer.
- But I suspect the main reason was Mike simply loves people and can’t wait to spend time with them.
BTW, I recently had the privilege of being a guest on Mike’s Linch With A Leader Podcast. It is an incredible conversation which will encourage and make you better as a leader. Click HERE to listen. You won’t be disappointed. Also, if you want to keep up with Mike, follow him on Twitter by clicking HERE. There is no finer pastor in America!
A Coach Who Loves People
The following day I was part of a baseball scouts and coaches Zoom bible study. One of the participants was SCORE International’s and three-time Hall of Fame manager Keith Madison.
As our time came to close, Coach Madison made a profound statement, “We don’t coach baseball. We coach baseball players.”
Here are a few suggestions on why Coach Madison made such an impactful comment:
- Coach Madison prioritizes people and their well-being over how well they play the game.
- Coach Madison has a passion for discipleship and seeing people come to Christ.
- Coach Madison understands its the players who must execute on the field.
- But I suspect the main reason was Coach Madison simply loves people and can’t wait to spend time with them.
Before getting to April’s Most Read Leadership Posts, I have a question for you. Do you love those around you and can’t wait to spend time with them? If not, you need to reflect on Mike’s actions and Coach Madison’s words.
If you are a professional or amateur baseball scout or coach and would like to be part of this online weekly Bible study, email Mike Linch at mike.linch@northstarchurch.org and he will get you the details.
The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of April 2023
The following are The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of April 2023 as determined by you the readers:
- 12 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Air: The Michael Jordan Movie
- 8 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Iowa’s Caitlin Clark On What A True Team Is
- The Top 10 Books Leaders Need To Read In Spring 2023
- 8 Traits Of People Who Optimize The Leadership Talent
- The 2 Qualities Needed To Make A Difference In The Countless Lives Of Others And 9 More Most Read Leadership Posts of March ’22
- The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 10th
- The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 27th
- 5 Factors Needed For A Leader To Change Someone’s Life
- 13 Signs Your Organization Has A Healthy Learning Culture
- 6 Things Experienced Leaders Must Do To Remain Relevant
Hidden Gems
The following are 9 Hidden Gems which did not make the Top 10 but were personal favorites. I hope you enjoy them the second time around.
- 4 Things Leaders Can Do To Ensure They Will Not Be A Failure
- The Harshest Of Leadership Realities (And 4 Things You Should Do About It)
- 5 Facts About Innovation All Leaders Should Know
- One Of The Smartest Things Any Leader Can Do
- 5 Things Elite Performance Requires We Learn From Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
- 3 Shocking Stories On Why Leaders Should Always Expect The Unexpected
- 9 Leadership Lessons From Jimmy Butler’s Historic 56-Point Play-off Performance
- 31 Leadership Lessons From Round 1 Of The NFL Draft
- 3 Signs Your Leadership Strengths Have Become Weaknesses
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