Growth Summary

A leader must grow to be successful. The problem becomes how does the leader grow? It is not always easy trying to evaluate your own shortcomings. The best way to approach growth then is to create an overall growth schedule. Find things that will help you grow in all areas. Find specifc things that will help you grow in each area thus creating a stronger leader. It is like going to a liberal arts college. You were expected to take classes that were not in your major, why? To become a well rounded citizen. Learning and growing outside your comfort zone helps strengthen your growth and will strengthen you as a leader.

The past ten days we have looked at things you can do as a leader to streghten and grow as a leader. Here they are again in summary. I suggest you go back and read each of these or ones that may be of interest to you.

• Communication - Grow in your communication, speaking and listening are essential to good leadership. 2/9 "Growing Up"
• Mentor - Find someone to mentor and be mentored yourself. 2/10 "Meaningful Mentoring"
• Find the right followers - Hire and train the best people for the job and they will make you look good. 2/14 "Surrounding Yourself"
• Donate time and money - Make the most of what you have by donating your time and money to worthy causes. 2/15 "Pay it Forward"
• Faith - Put your faith in God so you can seek the higher calling on your life. Growth will occur exponentially if you have a strong spiritual life. 2/16 "A Higher Calling"

These five things that you can do will help you grow as a leader and they will strengthen your ability to be the leader you were meant to be.

Grow strong and be a mighty leader!