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Leading, how to start – D.M. Escalante

Nov 8

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Thank you so much for connecting with me I am writing a series on leading if you wanted to see the first article click here.    Any Journey begins with a first step. How does one lead? How do we transition from follower to leader. How do we move from a position of being told what to do to a position of telling others?

I have experienced many types of leaders in my working career. I think my dad was the toughest.  He is very stern and is not one who coddles you when it comes to your performance. My Dad is all business and is the best at his craft (concrete) He gets things done without regard as to how you feel about it. He was not always the Boss.  He started out about 40 or so years ago. as a general laborer.  He often worked hard and long hours to support my brother and I at the time. Now he runs his own company I am so proud of my Dad.

Leading begins with the taking the first step: Initiative.  you have to commit for the duration. Leading does not take breaks, it takes assessments to see how well the project is moving. It takes guts to lead sure you can always criticize that leader and how you could do better.  If that has happened to you then, I have a question? what is stopping you from leading?  This is critical because as you find out what is truly keeping you silent you will discover the thing that is holding you back.

quick steps:

  1. Identify.  Identify what is truly holding you from stepping in or stepping up?
  2. Quantify.  Figure out if the reason your are staying in the background, is worth seeing the project flounder. one reason it could be failing is derived from a lack of the gift you bring to the table.
  3. Rectify.  Reduce your decision to lead to one act you can do right now. Do not loose your nerve, the first action is always the hardest. If you need resources to help you get the ball rolling look out for them.  Resolve within your self to do one thing to lead (and yes, planing is a step towards leading although you have to keep momentum).

I pray that these quick steps help you move into the position the project needs you for. If it has? then please let me know. I want to hear from you.  If you think  this will help a friend then share it.  There are many other resources if you look up leadership in your search engine.  the resources are endless as they equip you to climb higher and soar. Praying for you.

Mike

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What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31 KJV)

If God be for us, than who cam be against us? Too often the question comes to the forefront of I am not able to carry out the task of _________(fill the blank).

You get the idea. “I don’t think I’m able to support my pastor,” or “I don’t think I’m ready to begin ministry,” How can I lead? “. Well the answer lies in these words penned over two thousand years ago.

I want to share that apart from Christ, we can do nothing ………. That means nothing , NO-thing, projects that have been completed without the leading and direction of his holy inspiration will come to ruin in time. This is why, in my opinion, many “on fire leaders” soon burn out as a result of an unbalanced life style. But that is another focus.

I have a tool box at home and each tool has a function, even the brake-bleeder kit with its rustic blend of hose and jar with a coat hanger to compliment the home manufactured asset. Each tool is designed for use to assist in the production of the end item; the repair of my truck.

The tools by themselves  cannot do anything.   However, in the hands of a”mechanical ninja,” (like myself ha-ha) these tools Read the rest of this entry →

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It has been about three months since I have posted content.  The main reason behind this. Was simple: 

I didn’t know what I should write about?

I ran into a wall….

    For me, I want the posts you read to speak life to you. I want to encourage you the reader with good content. You deserve it. 

This means for me,  that I need to shape posts that will give hope, not just for those in ministry but also those who are challenged to remain faith-full in faith-less environments.  

  I also have to remain true to myself as well.  I want to help those willing to read and soon be able to listen as we update our blog. We all have goals and dreams, honestly I am no different. I am sure that as we continue to connect. Through the posts we will both find what we are looking for as we focus on the Lord and his desire for our lives. 

For those who have subscribed, Teresa and I continue to pray for you. We thank you that we get to meet you here.  In short,  I am sorry we have not posted in a while. I can understand how it might have made you feel. I assure you I will fix that starting today. Stay connected as we learn to live like Christ together. 

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