PUT OTHERS BEFORE YOURSELF, AND YOU CAN BECOME A LEADER AMONG MEN
The following set of contrasting remarks has been offered as a character sketch of a good leader. For a personal challenge, as you read through the list, circle the descriptive words you believe most closely identity you!
Self-Reliant but not Self-sufficient Energetic but not Self-seeking Steadfast but not Stubborn Tactful but not Timid Serious but not Sullen Loyal but not Sectarian Unmovable but not Stationary Gentle but not Hypersensitive Tenderhearted but not Touchy Conscientious but not a Perfectionist Disciplined but not Demanding Generous but not Gullible Meek but not Weak Humorous but not Hilarious Friendly but not Familiar Holy but not Holier-than-Thou Discerning but not Critical Progressive but not Pretentious Authoritative but not Autocratic Ask God to help you develop in the descriptive words you didn't circle.
But it shall not be so among you; but whatsoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant.