As leaders we should strive for excellence. But, when we find ourselves in a difficult or delicate situation, we need to have the spirit of God to direct our thoughts and actions.
Proverbs 15:1- 4.... “ A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright, but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
We as leaders must be able to take our difficult situations to God, He is the only one that can often times restore peace and unity to a troubled situation.
I read a quote a while back that said; “Leaders are more powerful role models when they learn, than when they teach.”
A true leader must understand that everyone wants to be on a winning team, make their life count, and love and be loved. This is a key lesson to learn in lifting up people, rather than lifting up ourselves.
These are a few suggestions to help lift others to their full potential and help us to appreciate the good in every person.
- Pay attention to people
- Keep your focus off yourself
- Genuinely care
- Show an interest in the well being of others
- Learn to appreciate difficult people.
Sometimes approaching difficult people can be counter productive, yet if we are to be a people lifter, we learn to appreciate even those who are difficult.
I pray that I will always keep a right spirit and want to learn more of His ways , and be able to show God's forgiving, and humble spirit in serving others.
It is in serving others and becoming subject one to another, that we find the greatest blessings. | 
