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“Honor: Earned or Demanded?” by Dr. Jené Walker

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I believe honor is something that leaders earn. Honor is something we teach our tribe and our teams through the way we treat our tribe and through the evaluation of our performance as leaders over time.

I have an amazing book entitled Leadership Lessons of Jesus! It’s juicy so far. I’m still in the early chapters but I have yet to read of Yeshua forcing followers to show Him honor.

I remember working hard for my degrees in Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction. But I also remember when people neglected to call me by my hard earned title, Dr. I remember the very first time it happened. Holy Spirit whispered, “Don’t even try it!” I was humbled through and through before I had an opportunity to respond. Geesh! Humility hurts.

Flesh wants respect and honor and reverence. And even if we truly do deserve it based on our positions and titles, our people have to see that we deserve it. How? I believe I have to teach my tribe how to honor and respect me by the following (to name only a few):

1) Show them the same level of respect. I supervised thousands of teachers with titles or credentials. If you want to be called by your title, honor theirs. Thank God I’m good in that area after he stripped me of pride in 3 seconds. The only title I can’t wait to claim is MRS.

2) Demonstrate competency – consistently. Do you know your stuff? Do you have answers? Are you resourceful? Do you know where to find answers?

3) Be trustworthy and reliable. Insecurity made me double minded at times and double mindedness is not trustworthy. After over 15 years of leadership, God has worked that out in me. Your people have to know they can trust in you consistently.

4) Show you care. I’ve worked under leaders as second in command who asked about my son and me. They showed they care. But I’ve also worked for leaders who would just take, take, take. Do you really care about the people you lead.

How do you feel about honor? Is it demanded or earned?

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“Work the Plan” by Dr. Jené Walker

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How many of you are working the plan? I don’t know about you but I stared at the plan for a minute. God had to send person after person to motivate me to move into action.

And He is sending me now to inspire you to move! It’s time to move beyond the plan that’s in your head. If it’s in your head, write it and work it at the same time. If it’s written, take action.

We’ve been waiting on God but He has been waiting on us to do the work. To be the plan in action. To execute it. And then as the provisions pour in, we will dominate in our field. Are you ready?

Take an action toward the vision every single day. It’s time.

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“Do the Work” by Dr. Jené Walker

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Leaders, you should feel a constant pull toward your leadership purpose if you are truly called to lead.

The trials, tribulations and cares of this world aren’t enough to hold you back. However, you have allowed circumstances to sit you down temporarily; to distract you; and, to delay you.

But you can’t stop. Get up and do the work. The work, time and effort seem futile at times but do the work anyway.

You think, “No one is listening; no one is paying attention; no one is changing; no one is being influenced by my leadership.” But nothing could be farther from your truth. Keep doing the work.

Leadership is a difficult concept to conceptualize and to define. It’s something planted on the inside of you, pulling on your purpose; making you continue to try to make a difference; making you continue to build; and making you continue to help the people you were created to help. It’s not about the money but like a money magnet, you will attract wealth and money to you as you lead.

Do. Not. Stop. No matter what, do the work. The fruit of your labor will manifest. The transformation in your tribe will occur. The reward for your work will be awarded to you.

Yes, of course, seek God first. Take care of your family. Get your proper rest. But answer the call. Fulfill your purpose. Complete your assignment. Always do the work.

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“The Blind Leading the Blind” by Dr. Jené Walker

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I know you’ve heard the saying, “The blind leading the blind!” Leaders, you have to be whole and healed in order to effectively lead your people to a healthy place, toward the vision. I’ve seen leaders come in to the workplace or church and not even speak to or communicate with or meet with the people they lead. I’ve seen leaders shun the people who work for them, cut them off and not receive what they have to say. I’ve observed leaders allow toxic people to corrupt their organizations because they’re too stressed out to address it. If you’re not healthy, the organization won’t be healthy, your people won’t be healthy, and you won’t get them to that healthy place.

This is the season for reflection and transformation. Make the necessary changes in you. It’s time to move forward and move the vision forward. It’s time to get everything God has for us, including our healthy place.

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“Take Care of You” by Dr. Jené Walker

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I know we are CEOs, GIRL AND GUY BOSSES, and all those other titles! I know we’re branding and trending and building! But I also know that you better take care of you too!

Leaders, have there been days in which you didn’t feel like “mothering,” “fathering,” “entrepreneuring,” or leading anybody?

Whew! Like it takes everything in your power just to get yourself out of bed?

Whenever I get that way, I know I need a realignment. Something is out of whack in me. I have to do a heart check and mind check! And then I have to feed me and care for me based on what I need.

And leaders, we need to make sure we check ourselves regularly so that life doesn’t overtake and overwhelm us.

When your whole life is designed to pour out/impart, make decisions, organize, administrate, superintend, take care of, solve problems, put out fires, regulate, nurture, mediate, and so much more, you had better make sure YOU are in alignment.

You can’t lead people into a healthy place if you aren’t in a healthy place.

I challenge you leaders to take better care of yourselves in every area of your lives. Not only does your family and your tribe need you, but YOU need YOU.

How do you take care of yourself as a leader?