To be a leader we must forgive others quickly, freely, and without asking for anything else in return.
In a Mastermind discussion this morning the question arose, "What are some tools you all use to move past anger, resentment of other peoples arrogance, greed etc...How do you all move-on?"
WOW, what a powerful question and one most of us ask on a regular basis in the same form stated above or in another form.
The strongest tool and the one guaranteed to move us past intolerance, ignorance, and the greed of others is FORGIVENESS. We all know it is hard to forgive others who have wronged us or others, but to forgive releases us from the negative energy attached to other peoples actions, in-actions, and words.
To forgive others we must learn to forgive ourselves first. Why? Because if we are not kind and gentle to ourselves we will lack empathy, kindness, compassion, and care for others.
Melodrama is found in one or our oldest books the Bible. Forgiveness is at almost every turn throughout history. This stuff might happen in the Bible, but certainly not in the hard-nosed modern world of business. But think again. Forgiveness and compassion are powerful, boundless forces, and they belong in the world of business as much as they do in familial relationships whether biblical or modern. (L.Woolfe)
Five Forgive and Lead Tools
- Forgive self and others
- Fail forward
- Practice the Golden Rule
- Set aside time for self-reflection
- Move to I Statements; I feel hurt when.... I feel frustrated when....
What are your Forgive and Lead Tools?
With Care,
Tracy Worley
Source: L.Woolfe. (2002). Leadership Secrets From The Bible, p.62.
©2012, Tracy Worley (Selkirk
Coaching and Training Group). All rights reserved
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