Who Is The Hardest Person To Manage?

March 18th, 2010personal development, self-control 2 Comments

Hey Friends,

Do you know the answer to the question? Before you read farther, take a guess. Who is the hardest person to lead? For most of us, it is ourselves! Self-leadership or management is a critical character trait we should all seek to obtain. Have you ever worked with someone who blows their stack all the time, or can’t seem to manage their emotions? We are typically our own worst enemies.

In the book, Derailed, Tim Irwin gives some great hints:

1. Grow in self-awareness by proactively seeking feedback from multiple sources.

2. Find a wise and trusted advisor to help you interpret various work experiences.

3. Be receptive to information about areas in which you are less than stellar.

4. Fine-tune your ability to connect with others.

5. Work on empathy.

6. Conduct a 360-degree feedback exercise.

7. Identify the circumstances under which you are likely to lose your composure – develop early warning systems…

8. Wait longer to say something in a meeting-write it down and test if for appropriateness before you say it.

The Scripture says to “crucify the flesh” and allow the Spirit full control of our lives. The secret to the Apostle Paul’s success was what he said to the Galatians: “For I am crucified with Christ and it is no longer I who live, but Christ in me; and this life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who gave His life for me.”

Are you working to manage you? Do you have your emotions in check? Are you overly moody? Do you have anything other than the Spirit of God that is controlling you? Do the people around you enjoy working or ministering with you? You might want to give out an anonymous survey.

Just some thoughts…

Love you,

Pastor Chris

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2 Responses to “Who Is The Hardest Person To Manage?”

  1. March 18th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
    sherre Says:

    Well Pastor,
    You hit it out of the park again- straight to the heart!
    love ya,

  2. March 20th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
    G Newton Says:

    Watch your thoughts
    They become Words
    Watch your Words,
    They become Actions,
    Watch your Actions
    They become Habits,
    Watch your Habits,
    They become Character,
    Watch your Character,
    for it becomes your Destiny!

    I was also told, You can’t please all people all the time.
    I lose composure when people try to act as tho they have all the answers and know exactly how a situation ought to go. Their actions say It’s their way and I have no say to what’s going on. When a person says something and I’m following what was said and all at once they say that’s not what they want or said to have done. I’ve started to request written layout of what a person wants when it’s in a business setting and I’m about ready to start doing the same with aquantances who say one thing and the next time says that’s not at all what they said at all in the matter at hand.
    When you can’t handle something you are to manage the event. Full control is in Gods hands.
    I’ve also been told, If you can’t say something nice don’t say it at all. A look can say it all. I know not to get into a poker game. My eyes and face give me away to how my cards are in my hand.
    As for a boss that blowsup, I’d rather have that boss blowup. Then the one that simmers and makes everone think everything is ok. That boss either has a heart attack keeping it in or the boss gives the employee a false sence of all is well when silent. Do I have my emotions undercontrol? Undercontrol as well as I can with Gods help! I’m not perfect just forgiven.

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