Weakness. Don’t lead without it.

As I read Dan Allender’s 2006 book entitled, “Leading with a limp”, I am finding myself encouraged by his conviction that some of the challenges I have been facing are par for the course of leaders in every sector. I have so far only finished the introductory chapter, but I am eager to read more about his perspective on leading with weaknesses. The truth is, we all have them. Even those of us who have no qualms admitting this as pervasive fact, may not be aware of all our flaws–let alone our most serious ones. I suspect I am in this camp and when I am feeling inspired, I want to count myself among those who have a healthy awareness of their true weaknesses and an ability to lead with them, rather than trying to compensate for them in other unhealthy ways.

One of the things that I wonder thus far into the book, is whether my deep desire to work with teams of people comes ultimately from my experience of lonliness. Perhaps we shall see… I recommend that others pick up this book and take it seriously. If you’re reading it, or have read it, please feel free to comment here.