Comments on: The Insecure Leader

By: The Insecure Leader- trishdavis.org

The Insecure Leader- trishdavis.org — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:25:55 +0000

[...] Through the good and bad of 15 years of ministry there is one leadership lesson that often comes back to haunt me… insecurity. Insecurity in my opinion is one of the hardest leadership pitfalls to overcome. I know throughout my own family life and ministry career there have been seasons where I have had to fight through the tendency to lead out of my own insecurity. You can read more of this post I wrote for the CultivateHer Blog HERE: [...]

By: Gloria

Gloria — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:09:41 +0000

Wow – This one hits CLOSE to home for me. Insecurity has been a bit of a struggle. While there has been a time (a long period of time) where it "subsided", it's slowly crept its way back in. Just when you think your done with learning a lesson……

Anyhoo, leading while dealing w/insecurity is tough; However, what has helped me (tremendously) is getting back to "basics" (the fact that His mercies and grace are anew EACH day, the fact that we can do absolutely NOTHING to "earn" it, and the HUGE fact that its SO NOT about ME) and refocusing my eyes on Him.

By: Eve Annunziato

Eve Annunziato — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:05:48 +0000

This is an awesome word, Trisha. I lover your heart and passion to help sharpen (me) other leaders. I think part of gaining wisdom in the best of leaders is the virtue of honesty. And, you are at the highest level in that category. Thanks for leading with integrity, character and HONESTY. One way I try to fight the "insecurity demon" that creeps up in my life is by surrounding myself with true safe leaders who can speak truth into my life in a constructive manner….

By: Trish Davis

Trish Davis — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:02:43 +0000

Thanks so much Michele! We have a great mix of different styles of leadership on our CultivateHer team. I look forward to hearing from each of them in future post to come as well! Thanks for visiting the site!

By: Trish Davis

Trish Davis — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:56:41 +0000

I'm thankful that over the years we have learned how to "hit" each other right between the eyes and be better for it! Part of who I am today is from some of your love taps and for that I am forever grateful! Thank you for your honesty! Love you friend!

By: Trish Davis

Trish Davis — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:50:38 +0000

Ashley ~ I love your honesty and your wisdom to recognize the healthy steps we have to choose to be more effective leaders. There are several different characteristics to being a leader such as being a good communicator or a good listener. The more we grow as leaders the more we learn to recognize which areas we are good at and the areas we still need lots of growth. I think both are hard! So excited to see all that God has in store for you over the next several weeks!

By: Trish Davis

Trish Davis — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:52:49 +0000

Jess ~ One of the things I admire about you as a friend and leader is your honesty. I have noticed that no matter who is around you, you are true to who you are and I think thats awesome and sometimes very funny (ex: our meeting yesterday)! Oh… on another note who's Hilda?

By: Michele Helms

Michele Helms — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:25:13 +0000

Love your site! My husband and I have been full time in ministry for 3 years and it is amazing how the enemy comes at us with insecurity! I look forward to more posts!

By: brandiandboys

brandiandboys — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:50:29 +0000

thanks for hitting me right between the eyes!!! the "insecurity monster" has visited me quite a bit in the last year, funny because it's really something i thought i left behind years ago that has recently revisited… i always tell myself to draw close to Christ, his unfailing security is all i need!

By: Blake Bergstrom

Blake Bergstrom — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:54:11 +0000

i thought i'd comment again since you loved it!