Follow Me: Timeless Leadership LessonsSýnishorn

FOLLOW THROUGH

“I was just a start-and-stop guy. I could never really follow through on anything that I started.”
– Chuck Norris

For many leaders starting something new is easy. Keeping it going, not so much. Any entrepreneur will tell you that starting something is often easier than keeping it going. Paul wasn’t starting small businesses, but he certainly was an entrepreneur who knew how to keep a start-up going. He didn’t just plant seeds. He watered the seeds, cultivated the soil, and checked in regularly to encourage their progress. 

What was it that motivated Paul to invest so deeply? Was it simply his desire to succeed or his fear of failure? I don’t think so. Instead, I believe he was driven by his deep and sincere love for people. These churches were not just projects that he was starting, they were people that he loved. He genuinely cared deeply for the believers that he met and served and led. When you love the people you are leading, you lead them well. You stay connected. You remain invested. You follow up and follow through. 

Great leaders don’t just launch projects; they love people. The people you are serving are the priority. They matter to God. They are unique and irreplaceable. They are worth your time, your energy and your investment. So, don’t just launch projects. Dig deep and love people. 

REFLECT

• What projects and, more importantly, which people are you committed to for the long haul? 
• What will you do to check in and follow through?