Real life is often more rough-and-tumble than football. Every new day is a series of downs for us, infertility and the devil is always looking for a sack. Some days we gain yardage; other days we feel like it’s three-and-out. Our teenager comes and tells us something, and we’re slammed in the gut. We find a rough patch of skin, sending us to the doctor with apprehension. We have a conflict with someone at church. We’re tired, but we have to put in overtime because the bills are due…
According to the Bible, we have something similar to football padding on a spiritual level-the commitment to a righteous life. Paul called it the “breastplate of righteousness” (Ephesians 6:14)…
Adam Everett, shortstop with the Houston Astros, told Sports Spectrum that as a Christian, he works hard to maintain his moral integrity during road trips. He said…
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Michael Jinkins offers some good examples of healthy leadership in his recent article.
We often assume leadership to be a positive trait, page
but in fact, it can be good or bad, constructive or destructive. Or, as I believe, healthy or unhealthy. How do we distinguish healthy from unhealthy leadership? I believe there are 10 characteristics of healthy leaders:
- They lead from spiritual and emotional health.
- They are dedicated to the health of others.
- They represent the character and mission of their organization, but are also capable of objectivity.
- They understand the organization as a social system.
- They provide a calming presence and emotionally well-differentiated leadership.
- They plan.
- They embrace the wisdom of deliberation.
- They are never too old to learn.
- They know what to pay attention to.
- They enlist followers in change.
Click here to read the full article and the details of each trait.
What other traits do you think a leader needs to have? Who do you think is a good leader at work, in your group of friends or at church? Who do you think sees you as a leader?
Derek Anthony Redmond (born 3 September 1965, buy
in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, England) is a retired British athlete. During his career, he held the British record for the 400 metres sprint, and won gold medals in the 4×400 metres relay at the World Championships, European Championships and Commonwealth Games.
However his career was blighted by a series of injuries, and he is best remembered for his performance at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona where he tore his hamstring in the 400 metres semi-final but fought through the pain and, with assistance from his father, managed to complete a full lap of the track as the crowd gave him a standing ovation.
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