I’m currently on a ship that the captain is trying to turn way to fast. The problem is we as the passengers are seeing how this isn’t working for the ship. We see the failures because we are living them everyday!! The captain thinks he knows what is best and 30,000 passengers know nothing about how to turn the ship!! We as the passengers are being told either the ship turns this fast or we will not be able to maintain the ship past August, but those same turns were taken in 2018, 2020, and now 2023!! The fact of the matter is we are loosing passengers left and right because they have seen what has happened in the previous turns and they don’t want to go through these turns the same way, with all the benefits being taken and no future of return. I praying that I can get off the Yellow ship because I feel it’s just not the same ship I’m used too and I see the same thing all the other passengers are seeing, it’s time to change cruise lines!!
I'll be praying for you for the Good Shepherd to lead you. It can be SO frustrating when the leader/captain can't see what everyone else can see so clearly, can't it? Sometimes, I think even the captain can get his/her focus on the wrong thing(s) and it drives them off course and, thus, change the entire destination!!
As I've been pondering on this article the past few days, I have been remembering Deuteronomy 7:21-22. God wouldn't even let the Israelites take their lands in a quick turn, nope, God said, "little by little." The story of my life.... victory, little by little.... and I'm a "let's get it done yesterday " kinda gal!!!
As I thought about it, even the disciples... Jesus worked on transforming them for 3-1/2 YEARS, before they were let lose to do His work!
So true Rachel. Every leader wants to move fast. Rarely do you see that happening in scriptures. There is the occasional “all of the sudden.” But faith is mostly forged in the “wait and trust” season.
All that to say,... life throws us these curve balls, then it takes time to, like Joesph, establish our reputation, to prove to people that we are trustworthy... it took time in Potipher'a household, it took time in prison.... but Joesph stayed faithful....
Great visual! Too many want to treat the ship like a speed boat and forget about stability and taking care of their passengers until it's too late. I'd also add that as part of communication and caring for our assets is engaging and soliciting their feedback as part of the communication process. That has proven valuable for me in my experience as it demonstrates you care about those under your guard as the captain and gives them some ownership in the strategy and vision for the journey. It doesn't mean that sometimes we don't have to make tough decisions that may not be popular but the engagement builds confidence and shows we care and are human.
Pastor Jon I’m a member of the OKC campus I’m going to be the leader in 2024 The Oklahoma Shriners we have 22 hospitals around the world that provide care for children with disabilities currently we have 500+ kids In Oklahoma I’m a releader! We have been doing this for 100+ years ! And I’m scared I don’t want to mess this up ! I’m so looking forward to this message!
Thanks for sharing Dennis. Deep down that’s every ReLeaders fear. I didn’t want to mess up Jack Hayford’s legacy at TKU. But God has called you to do this! You got this! Thanks for subscribing. I hope all the content helps!
I’m currently on a ship that the captain is trying to turn way to fast. The problem is we as the passengers are seeing how this isn’t working for the ship. We see the failures because we are living them everyday!! The captain thinks he knows what is best and 30,000 passengers know nothing about how to turn the ship!! We as the passengers are being told either the ship turns this fast or we will not be able to maintain the ship past August, but those same turns were taken in 2018, 2020, and now 2023!! The fact of the matter is we are loosing passengers left and right because they have seen what has happened in the previous turns and they don’t want to go through these turns the same way, with all the benefits being taken and no future of return. I praying that I can get off the Yellow ship because I feel it’s just not the same ship I’m used too and I see the same thing all the other passengers are seeing, it’s time to change cruise lines!!
I'll be praying for you for the Good Shepherd to lead you. It can be SO frustrating when the leader/captain can't see what everyone else can see so clearly, can't it? Sometimes, I think even the captain can get his/her focus on the wrong thing(s) and it drives them off course and, thus, change the entire destination!!
As I've been pondering on this article the past few days, I have been remembering Deuteronomy 7:21-22. God wouldn't even let the Israelites take their lands in a quick turn, nope, God said, "little by little." The story of my life.... victory, little by little.... and I'm a "let's get it done yesterday " kinda gal!!!
As I thought about it, even the disciples... Jesus worked on transforming them for 3-1/2 YEARS, before they were let lose to do His work!
Nothin's quick,... I better get used to it!!
So true Rachel. Every leader wants to move fast. Rarely do you see that happening in scriptures. There is the occasional “all of the sudden.” But faith is mostly forged in the “wait and trust” season.
All that to say,... life throws us these curve balls, then it takes time to, like Joesph, establish our reputation, to prove to people that we are trustworthy... it took time in Potipher'a household, it took time in prison.... but Joesph stayed faithful....
Great visual! Too many want to treat the ship like a speed boat and forget about stability and taking care of their passengers until it's too late. I'd also add that as part of communication and caring for our assets is engaging and soliciting their feedback as part of the communication process. That has proven valuable for me in my experience as it demonstrates you care about those under your guard as the captain and gives them some ownership in the strategy and vision for the journey. It doesn't mean that sometimes we don't have to make tough decisions that may not be popular but the engagement builds confidence and shows we care and are human.
So true Brad. Communication is so critical. Thanks for reading and thanks for the feedback.
“Our natural reactions to that kind of stimuli just aren’t the same” This entire section was a powerful illustration.
I am in a season on transition and very much valuing the content of ReLeader so far!!!!
Me too!! I'm there with ya!
So good! Love the shi* or shi* analogy! Lol!!
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Soooooooo good! Extremely practical and applicable to pretty much any area in life!
Thanks brother!
Pastor Jon I’m a member of the OKC campus I’m going to be the leader in 2024 The Oklahoma Shriners we have 22 hospitals around the world that provide care for children with disabilities currently we have 500+ kids In Oklahoma I’m a releader! We have been doing this for 100+ years ! And I’m scared I don’t want to mess this up ! I’m so looking forward to this message!
Thanks for sharing Dennis. Deep down that’s every ReLeaders fear. I didn’t want to mess up Jack Hayford’s legacy at TKU. But God has called you to do this! You got this! Thanks for subscribing. I hope all the content helps!