The Art of Leaving part 4

The Art of Leaving part 4 Click here: Cesspool or Living Fountain STAGNANT GROWTH. The overriding principle is Growth. Every business and personal relationship must show signs of life and growth. There is stagnancy,  if you do not experience continuous growth and improvement in a personal or/business relationships.  Improvement is demonstrated by the decrease of conflict. Conflict occurs when their are opposite goal, dreams, philosophies,, beliefs, friends etc. Bonding should decrease contention and strife. Strife is the evidence of opposite belief systems.  Some leaders were great when they took over, but quit growing. They forgot that the standard of 'greatness' keeps rising every year. These leaders were on the cutting edge once, but they coasted while their followers kept growing. Soon this kind of stagnant leader is passed by those he is supposed to be leading. The stagnant leader quits reading, quits attending seminars, stops reading thought-provoking articles like this one, and quits seeking out stimulating discussions. This kind of leader eventually becomes a ceremonial leader— showing up and playing the role. It's a sad sight to see a promising leader quit growing who was once the 'best of the bunch.' Lasting leaders keep ahead of the pack by reading more, learning more, thinking more, and studying more. Go stagnant and you'll fall off the cutting edge. Leaders who last keep growing. DREAM FULFILLMENT. Some leaders lose their punch because they finally got the leadership spot they've always wanted. They've arrived, so they quit working. LOSING TOUCH. By nature, leadership tends to removethe leader from the people. Leaders sense respect, admiration, even an 'offishness' which creates distance between a leader and the people. THE FEAR FACTOR. A one word definition of leadership is 'Risk.' A real leader must boldly defy fear and introduce the future into the present. THE SHEEP-RECRUITING LEADER. However, some leaders fear strong leaders near or under them. They carefully and strategically work to eliminate strong people who 'cause trouble' or 'ask bothersome questions.'  FATIGUE. I remember visiting one of my denomination's late-30's rising stars when he sighed, 'I'm tired... worn out... weary, I feel like a 60 year old man.'   HIDDEN PRIVATE SIN. Personal sin sequestered somewhere in a leader's life is a time bomb. Private sin ticks away unobtrusively as the leader rises, then finally explodes violently, leading to public disgrace and collapse.   The Art of Leaving Quiz: Should I Quit My Job Find Out If You Have Enough Reason to Quit Your Job Are you thinking of quitting your job? This quiz can help you decide. Quitting your job is a big decision. Do you have a good reason to quit?* This quiz is meant to help you figure out if you have good reason to consider quitting your job. It will not give you a definitive answer. A lot of factors go into making such a monumental decision. Question: You are bored with your job. You'd liketo have more responsibilities but know that you won't on your current job.  Question: You have difficulty getting along with a co-worker. Question: You don't like the work you're doing. You think it's time for a career change. Question: You have difficulty getting along with all your co-workers. Question: You just had a disagreement with your boss. Question: You received an unsatisfactory performance review. Question: Your employer instituted some new policies with which you're unhappy Question: Your long commute is getting to you. Question: Your job is making you physically ill. Question: You are being asked to do things that are unethical or illegal. Question: You want to quit your job and can afford to do so. Question: You received a solid offer for a better job. Question: Your boss has taken away many of your responsibilities. Question: Your boss has stopped including you in important meetings.  Question: You have more experience than your job requires. Question: Your job is interfering with family responsibilities.