by Clarence E. Stowers | Feb 22, 2008 | Leadership
9. STAYING TOO BUSY. I’ve too often made the mistake of
assuming that since I’m busy I’m adding
value. 
It’s very possible to be
constantly busy and be completely ineffective. By the way, email can be
the biggest trap of all. If I wanted to, I could spend every hour of
every day processing email and getting absolutely nothing accomplished. It has been said, "never mistake motion for progress." Throughout the day we must stop and ourselves, "is what I’m doing adding value to others or helping me reach my destiny?" If so, keep doing what you’re doing. If not…well, you know what to do.
by Clarence E. Stowers | Feb 21, 2008 | Empowerment, Leadership
Leadership Guru, John Maxwell is known for saying: “Everything rises &
falls on leadership.” 
Even though I’ve
been in various leadership roles for about 20 years now, I’m still learning
what it takes to be a good leader. Because
of that, I feel awkward trying to tell other leaders how to lead because I’m
still trying to figure it out myself.
With that in mind, I’ve decided to take a different spin with this post. With the help of some friends, I’ve compiled
a list of the "10 Dumbest Leadership Mistakes I’ve Made."
In other words, rather than sharing all of the enlightening leadership principles
I’ve discovered through the years, Over the next 10 days, I’m going to confess
all the dumb mistakes I’ve made.
If you are fascinated by grown men baring their souls and confessing their
deepest, darkest secrets, then you may want to consider sharing some of your
mistakes.
OK, HERE WE GO:
10. SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME ON THE DETAILS RATHER THAN THE DREAMS.
Check out Genesis 11:31-32. Terah intended to go to
Canaan. Instead he stopped in Haran. He got stuck there for 205 years.
Then he died. Why? Was it disobedience? Did he lose sight of God’s
vision? Did he just get too comfortable? Did he settle for less than
God’s best? When I get too focused on responding to the urgent, I lose
sight of the big picture. And, frankly, my tendency is to settle into a
routine that’s very comfortable but doesn’t accomplish the full mission
God has for my life and my ministry.
