by Rita Klundt

On the topic of leadership, there are volumes upon volumes of expertly written, best seller listed books, with proven methodologies out there. So none of my thoughts on leadership can possibly be original. Nonetheless, I offer some food for thought:

• Excellent leaders don’t have all the answers.
  They own all the right questions.
• Excellent leaders don’t react to rumor, threat, or even a crisis.
  They respond to need.
• Excellent leaders can start in the middle.
  …in the middle of a crisis.
  …in the middle of the confusion.
  …in the middle of a sentence.
  …in the middle of a thought.
• Excellent leaders understand the difference between equal and fair.
• The heart of an excellent leader won’t try to hide behind attitude or image. It bleeds into actions and decisions, both large and small, without restraint.

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for godly leaders – those who make it seem natural and easy, as well as those who’ve worked diligently because they know people like me are watching and following. Amen.