GREEN DOT LEADERSHIP: GREEN GRASS, FRESH WATER, SAFETY

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about some leadership principles that have been helpful over the years. Over the weekend we saw leaders in the international soccer community oppose FIFA and their monetization plan. Similar to the opposition to the Champions Super League a few years ago. Leaders standing up for what is right and good even if it may be unpopular is part of the job description.  You are a leader. At a minimum you are responsible for leadership of yourself. Gibbs talks about Psalm 23 and some leadership lessons he has learned over the years from the occupation of shepherding and how it applies to sports and life. Shepherds have two main objectives in order to keep sheep healthy and productive. 1) Create a safe environment for the sheep to thrive 2) Take the sheep to healthy grazing and clean water. That is the core of good shepherding and the simplest form of the mission. Where is the green grass and clean water for your leadership responsibilities? What does it look like to create an environment where people feel safe physically, mentally, and spiritually so they can thrive? In order to create these environments the shepherd needs to know the sheep well and the shepherd needs to be accountable for the sheep and the journey to where he is leading them. When you see the "C" on a jersey, the captain patch on a players arm, the green dot on the helmet, all these are signals that an individual is responsible for the green grass, the fresh water, and the safe environment for thriving. Hungry, scared sheep don't eat. Go Make Plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!