TRUST IN THE PLAN

Many times as a leader, we encounter many doubts whether it be in our own life or in leading others in our work or volunteer setting.  Learning to have vision and then trusting in that vision to let it fly is a process that you become more mature in the more you practice it.

It is in those moments, when all of the planning is done and the decisions are made, when you just have to let go, let it happen and start.

Too often, we hold tightly to fear and doubt don't we?

Turn that page and start to trust your instinct.  Trust in the process of letting go.

Imagine feeling the wind, the fresh air and the momentum that going forward with something will feel like. And don't forget the joy and the rush of the adventure of doing it with others.  Trust is not only in a plan but it is also in the people with whom you venture with along the way.

THE POTTER'S HANDS

"We are the clay, and You our potter; and we are the work of Your hand" Isaiah 64:8

Act like clay and not like rock. Clay is soft and pliable to move, shape and form. Clay has the hope of change built into it. Clay has no permanent flaws. In a second it can be re-made and re-created. If it does not work, the potter can change it. In fact it cries out possibility! The potter can pour all of His love into the formation of the clay.

We need to trust His touch. Rely on His perfect intentions for us. If we act like clay and not rock, the Potter can be free to do His magnificent work in us.

LEADING WHEN OTHERS ARE DISENGAGED

Trust will always be a priority when leading teams. In an age where disengagement in the workplace is every increasing the one vital ingredient to changing culture and solidifying good productivity and satisfaction is leader's taking the time to build trust with their teams.

Is it difficult? It may feel that way but with consistent behaviour, a process for clear and open communication and solid expectations that are aligned with the organization, employee engagement starts to have a fighting change for positive change.

The employees aren't the problem. Good leaders are the problem and we need more of them.