Today's first reading for the Catholic church mass is 1 Peter 5:1-4--his advice to presbyters. As I read it, I thought it would not only be good advice for presbyters but for anyone asked to lead. Such simple things too. Oversee willingly--do my job because I want to. Don't do it for profit but eagerly. Well, sometimes the pay from leadership positions is nice, but I should do it not just because of the money but because I truly love and believe in what I am doing. Be an example--that is one of the keys to any for of leadership. The whole "do as I say, not as I do" idea never really works. Good advice for early leaders of the church. Good advice for me as a leader today. Something for us all to ponder.
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