“For as long as you can remember, you have been a pleaser, depending on others to give you an identity. You need not look at that only in a negative way. You wanted to give your heart to others, and you did so quickly and easily. But now you are being asked to let go of all these self-made props and trust that God is enough for you. You must stop being a pleaser and reclaim your identity as a free self.” ~Henri Nouwen
Plain and simple, if you are a codependent leader, that is, one who thrives on the approval of others, you are not a leader, but instead, a follower. It is a hard habit to identify and harder yet to break. Once you understand, however, that your authentic leadership begins when the opinions of others do not affect you, it is a liberating experience. Your decisions need to be based on what is right, what is moral, what is best for all involved.
It's not about you. It's about getting the job done; progressing in your business, creating a God-centered ministry within your church, and making political decisions based on the best interest of the people.
Trust. That. God. Is. Enough.
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