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Leaders are Scouts

Submitted by James Higginbotham on August 11, 2009 – 4:36 amNo Comment

Leaders have a difficult task: they are responsible for their team both today and tomorrow. What does this mean?

Leaders must manage the people and actions of today. Leaders must also evaluate and understand the changes around them to prepare their team for tomorrow.

This means that leaders must be scouts. Scouts are sent ahead to evaluate their surroundings and report back. Leaders who are scouts watch their team’s surroundings, evaluate the changes, and guide their team around obstacles.

The important thing to remember is that leaders don’t have to be alone when scouting. The effective leaders surround themselves with scouts that help them keep an eye on the road ahead. However, this requires the leader to invest more time in these people to listen, evaluate, and take action (or take no action) on what they hear. They must also know their fellow scouts intimately, to ensure that they can trust their advice. The danger lies in failing to seek God’s direction on the matter as you receive these reports and determine your actions (as with Caleb and the spies).

Scouting requires intention. It requires leaders to make time to look, listen, and ask questions. It requires time spent with God to ensure your actions and reactions are under His direction.

Are you ready to be a scout for your team?

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