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Why Leaders Fail Their Greatest Leadership Moment

4. Not Dealing With Family of Origin Issues.

When we come to Christ, we are new creations. This is called the doctrine of regeneration. We’re alive with God’s very own life. Just as a child learns to walk, we too must learn to walk in this new kind of life that we have in Christ. This is called the doctrine of sanctification.

Oftentimes, we neglect the reality of how our family of origin influences how we live today. Recently, I sat down with a gentleman at Starbucks who explained to me that his father was a great preacher in public and everyone loved him. But in private, he was a mean, miserable man. Now, as a follower of Christ, this man is exhibiting the same characteristics of his father.

The only way to move past our old family of origin influences is to, by faith, embrace our new identity as God’s beloved children.

5. Self-Medicating.

I’m realizing that I do a lot of self-medicating. As a leader, there’s always a crisis, there’s always someone in need; therefore, my mind is always moving. I realize that I self-medicate by eating late at night instead of going to Christ. And instead of prayerfully talking to my wife, I look for food to eat. What do you do to self-medicate? Whatever we’re doing, it’s called idolatry. The only One who has the proper medical prescription for us is Jesus.

Leaders, if you’re married, your greatest leadership opportunity is found in loving your spouse and children.