1 Quote, 1 Truth, 1 Action

“It is not the mansion one starts in, but the foundation one builds that marks the true beginning.” – Frederick Douglass

From Slavery To Governor

In Business in the Bible, I wrote more than one chapter about Joseph. His life was so impressive. What was more impressive was his heart. He persevered through damning seasons. When he should’ve cracked and given himself to fate, the universe or bad luck, he kept going. We know of two major times that he was tapped for greater responsibility from rock bottom. 

1. First, Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and while enslaved he was given a new job to manage a household. 
2. After a setback due to false accusation, he loses that job and becomes imprisoned, but even while in jail he was given responsibility for the other prisoners.

Of course, after that, he miraculously interprets Pharoah’s dream, bringing a solution to the problem, and becomes the second most powerful person in all of Egypt, and also the world.

All from slavery. How did he do it?

Joseph was a leader who practiced self-government. He took full responsibility for what he was given and was a faithful steward. He was faithful at the bottom and ended up with so much more.

Even as a slave, Joseph exuded influence and attracted others to follow his lead. Joseph practiced leadership through the small beginnings and managed what and who were directly in front of him.

Training Grounds

I strongly believe leadership is underrated. If people depend on you, you are a leader. It is not just a job title. You may be a:

• parent
• group leader
• friend
• small group leader
• volunteer
• assistant coach

I have seen more leadership from a part-time employee at Target than even some who hold from high positions in the workplace. Leadership is an admirable trait, and if you can  lead from where you are, you are ready for the imminent Next. When people lack leadership qualities, the position, power and size of influence will not compensate. This is why many fail hard when the stakes are high.

But that won’t be you, because you are exercising your leadership muscles…right where you are. In that job and under that boss. On the grind in a chaotic house. Leading that study group.

Led from your training grounds.

Will You Accept The Challenge?

Today, will you look at your challenges as opportunities for growth? Certainly, your are not enslaved, nor are you imprisoned. Instead of discontentment, will you look at your areas of responsibility as training for what’s next – Those dreams you have to start a business, run that nonprofit or buy that first passive investment?

You are on the leadership training grounds. You are leading somewhere each day and it is hard. But each day you show up, you get your reps in. With those reps come resilience and with that resilience comes preparation. 

Get those reps. 💪🏾

RRII

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