YES

Are you a “Yes” person or a “No” person? You know what I mean; do you tend to say “yes” or “no” more?

I am not talking about saying yes to the extent that you are a pushover or that you become overwhelmed because you now have no margin in your life. What I am thinking of is your initial response. The first thing that comes to your mind. If someone comes to you with an idea or a different way of doing something, do you immediately say “no” or do you pause and try to figure out if this may be a time to say “yes”?

Let’s explore that. Good leaders learn how to become “Yes” people. They learn that just because they have figured out a way to do something does not mean that it is the best way to do it. They learn that someone else may have a new perspective that could radically change the direction they are headed.

“Yes” is not a lack of direction or a lack of leadership ability. It is a realization that we work better as a team with every part offering their best. It is knowing that when each part of the team is able to offer and use their gifts freely, far more is accomplished and the mission is completed more effectively. Ephesians 4:16 “He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.”

Leaders, this is what we want for the people we are working with and for the church. For growth and health to happen we must be leaders who are quick to say “Yes”.

Are you a “Yes” leader?

-Pastor Tim