Spiritual leaders are intended to be a blessing to their people, not a curse. Good leaders make their people better, not impoverished or divided. King Solomon began his illustrious reign by loudly blessing his people.
Too often leaders are so busy getting the most they can out of their people that they spend little time trying to pour the most they can into their followers. Yet one sign of a great leader is the growth their people experience during their leader’s tenure.
Some leaders build their reputation at the expense of their people. Others construct buildings or enlarge programs or increase revenues, but their people are left diminished.
As you lead, take every opportunity to bless those around you. Don’t be shy about expressing words of blessing on others. Don’t fixate on what kind words others are expressing about you. Rather, never pass up an opportunity to express your kindest wishes and thoughts toward those you lead.