Have you noticed how people rise to your level of expectation? I remember a very good leader who raised leaders around him, seemingly effortlessly. After a brief discussion with him, he said to me, "John, I tell people that they have what it takes. I tell people that I believe in them and that they have huge potential. I don't presume that they will answer the call to lead but I help them to, by telling them they can do it." What amazing leadership! I wonder how many more leaders (and more effective ones) we could have raised up if we had simply put this principle in place more intentionally? John Maxwell calls it "putting a 10 on people's head".
Jesus used the same principle. He chose leaders very differently to how we do today. He looked at potential and 'heart'. He even looked past small character blemishes. Where people saw Peter as an impulsive, inconsistent fisherman, Jesus saw a man willing to follow Him, albeit if he blows hot and cold. My challenge to you today is that you put a "10" on people form today. Watch them respond to you differently. See them rise up to their potential as you believe in them.
Happy leading!
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