Leadership Summit Thought #1

I’m not sure if we’ll ever return to normal.

At least that’s the thought Bill Hybels offered up as he opened this years Leadership Summit in Chicago. Rogue waves (unexpectedness) have become the norm, especially related to the economic downturn. Everything has changed in the last 8 months. We are operating in a new reality. The temptation is to work harder. There is less revenue coming in. There is more hurt, more pain, more frustration and more loss in people lives than ever before. Hunker down and work harder right?

But what if these rogue waves never end? Is the pace you’re setting for your life sustainable?

Consider my life as a bucket. I fill it with rest, renewal and refreshment at the feet of Christ. I lead best when my bucket is filled up. I lead poorly when I’m depleted.

What do I need to reorganize in my life to make my life pace sustainable? How can I fill my bucket to lead in light of this New Reality?

1. Leadership Summit Thought #3 – The Valley of Insight
2. Leadership Summit Thought #4 – Outrun Change
3. Leadership Summit Thought #2