When something bad happens in church – take responsibility. Take the blame. When a volunteer messes up in public- take the blame but talk to the volunteer privately. When a staff did not come through – take the blame publicly, reprimand privately.
When something great happens – give the credit to your staff, leaders and volunteers. Never take the credit. When a staff does an amazing job – praise him/her publicly. Same thing with volunteers.
That is leadership. I learned that from the pastors who have mentored me and I have seen how they continue to live the same way.
Nice post!
This is something I’ve always read and heard but occasionally seen. It’s very easy to say, but I’m sure it’s very hard to do.
I haven’t felt the reward of being able to give credit to the people, but I’m sure it’s one of the most rewarding feelings a leader can feel.