Through colored glasses
“You can’t see the forest for the trees.”
Think about this, in terms of our workplace. When we are new to a job we see things that long-time employees may not notice anymore. Our ability to have a proper perspective diminishes when we’re deep within a problem, an organization or a situation that is overwhelming us.
Losing the ability to see ourselves honestly can happen to the best of us.
Recently I spoke with Tom Harper from Networld Media Group about his leadership fableThrough Colored Glasses. It’s a story about an executive that lost the ability to be honest with himself about a situation in his company. Eventually, the only solution was to tell the truth and admit defeat. In that defeat, there was a victory because the truth was honored.
Are you struggling with being able to see your forest?
Ask the people that you work alongside or live with. Be ready for their perspective and honesty and then listen for their answers. When we value the perspectives of those around us, we become better leaders.
Perspective changes depending on your point of you.But the truth is, it never changes.
Great leaders learn to be authentic, transparent and vulnerable. Surround yourself with people that you are willing to listen to. This is the sign of a great leader. Those around you will feel loved and appreciated. That’s what makes a great leader.
“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them” (Ephesians 4:29 NLT).
Listen to Jim and Martha Brangenberg interview Tom on iWork4Him radio.
 | Jim Brangenberg is an established leader in the faith and work movement who has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business owner. In 2013, God called him and his wife, Martha, to begin the iWork4Him Talk Show, where they have had the privilege of challenging thousands across the globe with the simple message that your workplace is your mission field. In addition, he and Martha have co-authored a series of collaborative books, iWork4Him, sheWorks4Him, and iRetire4Him. Learn More » |
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