I don’t know a single Pastor, entrepreneur, or departmental head who isn’t suffocated by the relentless pressure to exude strength and confidence. But guess what? As a leader, your mission isn’t about dazzling others with your skills or even your grand vision. It’s about challenging people to dismantle their own puny self-perceptions that keep them shackled. Let’s be real—no one ever rises to the occasion of low expectations. So how do we overcome mediocre effort and productivity? You must unapologetically show those you lead that you’ve got unshakeable faith in them; if you do, watch them elevate themselves and their productivity to not just meet but surpass your expectations.
How can I practically begin demonstrating my belief in those crucial people around me? Consider a few places to begin that may help you brainstorm potential actions.
- Communicate your unwavering trust and belief in them, both verbally and through your actions, well before they achieve success.
- Highlight their strengths by praising their accomplishments, both privately and publicly.
- Reflect on their past successes. Everyone deserves recognition for the positive impact they’ve had on others.
- Instill confidence in them during failures. Remind them that success is a journey, a continuous process, not a destination. Never allow the fear of failure to hinder their efforts.
- Celebrate victories together. Acknowledge their contributions to the team and ask, “How can we build on this?”
- Encourage them to visualize their future success. Their need for hope is as essential as any of their basic physical needs being met.
- Expect a new level of growth – investing your faith in others means embracing the unknown.
“A vision we give to others of who and what they could become has power when it echoes what the Spirit has already spoken into their souls.”
– Dr. Larry J Crabb
