In the time I have studied leadership, I've analysed leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Hitler, Oprah Winfrey, and even my own grandfather. However, I never learned such a clear distinction between these leaders as the reading 'Divine-Centered Leadership' taught me stating, "Perhaps the difference lies in what is at the center of the leader: What is his motive? What drives him to lead?". Leaders with a righteous motivation, one to help others, improve the world, or the simple love of people, are honored still today. These would be leaders such as the previously mentioned Martin Luther King Jr. These leaders along with myself can study leadership to learn how to motivate people, unite a group, communicate better, and create a shared vision. However, the true motivation of a leader is not something that can be learned. A leader must inherently be humble and desire the best for their people in order to be a truly great leader. Any other motivation, money, fame, power, will create imbalance for a leader and not provide a true motivation that is worthy to be followed.
The importance of righteous motivation is applicable to our lives in general. Motivating factors such as relationships, money, and school will always end up failing. People will disappoint, money may not always be a luxury, and you may fail a test. However, Christ will never fail as a motivating factor. If we are motivated to be like him we will always be joyous, successful, and blessed. Christ is also the best leadership example there is, thus striving to be like him will make us better leaders.
So, I leave you with this thought...What would the Lord have you do?
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