Comments on: The Importance of a Leader’s Heart

By: laurie love

laurie love — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:24:01 +0000

i think the most important part of that whole wonderful piece was the statement that we have a 'choice' about our heart state. i've heard so many key leaders dismiss their lack of a good heart as 'it's just the way god made me' or that 'it's just not their strength' that it makes me scream! (in my mind) thank you so much for making that satement that our 'heart' is *our* choice.

closely favored to the heart choise is the *awareness* point. also something i've seen key leaders dodge time and again. the funny thing is that most people who claim no awareness do a whole lot of defensive footwork when the *heart* problem they aren't *aware* of is brought to light.

thank you again, i hope people are listening…..this will be referenced repeatedly!

By: jamesJames

jamesJames — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:41:16 +0000

Awesome post My recent post Goals and Change

By: Rocco

Rocco — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:50:30 +0000

This is very encouraging Michael. Thanks for sharing!!

By: @dianesings

@dianesings — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:35:19 +0000

Excellent post, thank you for sharing. Your description of closed hearted leadership precisely (down to the language you use) describes an environment in my past that left me feeling deflated and incompetent. I am fortunate and blessed on this day to be in a very different place. God is good!

By: Haydeeang

Haydeeang — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:42:58 +0000

This reminds me of how critical & bitter I used to be. I find it difficult to submit myself to (church)leaders who can’t really “lead” people cos he couldn’t even handle us. Can’t lead in prayers cos he doesn’t speak well, can’t lead us to praise & worship cos he’s out of tune, & my knowledge in the bible is even better than his’, etc..
But I’ve learned to humble myself already. :) I received a new heart.

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By: Cheryl Harman

Cheryl Harman — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:16:47 +0000

This is sooooo true!

By: Nico Bacay

Nico Bacay — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:51:53 +0000

Great post!!! I really love reading article like this in the morning. It uplifts my soul. Bless you.

By: Kelly Combs

Kelly Combs — Sat, 23 May 2009 00:01:43 +0000

Thanks for your heart for aspiring authors. Through your blog & Twitter, you definitely have open communication, are providing resources and are encouraging!

Bless your heart – both literally & figuratively!

By: Michele Cushatt

Michele Cushatt — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:57:49 +0000

"…Either way, I am not present to what is happening right now."

Tremendous insight in that paragraph. The desire to have an open heart doesn't make it so. Astute self-awareness without self-preoccupation is key.

Here's to being fully available to the potential that exists. Great post.