Leadership Lesson-8. Work your STRENGTH!

June 9, 2010
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It may sound like a no brainier, but I swear, I talk to so many leaders and pastors that spend soooo much time trying to improve on what they don’t do well, they neglect what they do BEST! This drives me crazy! Come on people! God has gifted, anointed and called you for a purpose and that purpose is to grow His Kingdom! He has put you in a place, and given you spiritual strength to accomplish that calling. Don’t turn your head to the right or the left! Instead…

  • Understand where you are most gifted.


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  • Generally most leaders will be gifted @ most in (3) areas

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  • Schedule your time so at least 70% of your energy is devoted to your (3) strengths.

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  • Always look for opportunities to grow others in your strengths.

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  • Give opulent praise to those who perform well in your areas of weakness.

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  • Use your strengths in HUMILITY, they aren’t really yours, they are GIFTS!

About artie: I'm the lead Pastor at Cornerstone, a Multi-Ethnic church in the heart of Orangeburg, South Carolina. Also the founder of the Comb Network.com, a movement to plant Multi-Ethnic, culturally relevant churches in smaller cities. I direct a gathering of small city leader called "The Sticks."

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  • http://intensedebate.com/people/mcadesigns mcadesigns

    The day I first realized and understood this concept was a huge turning point for me. Managing the weaknesses was not working out very well. :)

  • Lee Brown

    For to many leaders, it all goes back to a pride issue, feeling they are to do "everything" well because they don't want to look "weak" to the ones they are overseeing. What they don't realize is empowering others around them who are strong in the leader's weakness, makes the leader stronger because then they can focus on their strengths and let others be used by God to compliment them!

    • Rizzon

      We are all members of the same body, with different attributions.

      • http://intensedebate.com/profiles/artiedavis61 artiedavis61

        You are so right Carlos. God made some weak where He made others strong!

        • http://intensedebate.com/profiles/carlosrzz Rizzon

          That's the real deal and thank God for the diversity!

  • http://www.servingstrong.Typepad.com Scott Couchenour

    Thos is a great post, Artie. I try to promote spending 80% of waking hours engaged in activities that honor our personality, passion, and proficiency. But you list some great bullet points too. Thanks for sharing!

    • http://intensedebate.com/profiles/artiedavis61 artiedavis61

      THX Scott. I hope you are on the up swing my bro, with clear vision and passion distracted by the enemy and walking victoriously!