Stuff doesn’t roll downhill, it rolls uphill

Senior leadership bears a great deal of responsibility because stuff rolls uphill. If those under a leader don’t complete what they’re tasked with, that work gets added to the leader’s plate. Pastor Mark addresses how leaders trust those they’re leading to do what they’re trusted to.

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Senior leadership bears a great deal of responsibility because stuff rolls uphill. If those under a leader don’t complete what they’re tasked with, that work gets added to the leader’s plate. Pastor Mark addresses how leaders trust those they’re leading to do what they’re trusted to.

Questions

What things can you take care of yourself and not allow to roll to someone else?

How can you encourage and equip those under you to do a good job?

How can you keep an eye on responsibilities to see that they’re done and don’t roll to you?

Are you overwhelmed with responsibilities because stuff keeps rolling uphill to you?

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An overwhelmed leader needs to work on their organization, not in their organization. http://jesus.to/WGxD8m

If something isn’t dealt with, eventually it gets to the senior leader. http://jesus.to/WGxD8m

If you have a role in an organization, do it, or it gets put on your leader’s plate. http://jesus.to/WGxD8m

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Do you have theological, relational, or practical questions about leadership? Ask Pastor Mark. Responses to these questions will be released as Leadership Coaching posts in the coming weeks.

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Mark Driscoll

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