Leading is Bleeding

“We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the garbage of the world—right up to this moment.” – 1 Corinthians 4:12,13 Yesterday, we talked about being resilient. Today, I want to expound on that thought further and share with you that criticism is part of achievement. If you’re achieving anything, prepare to be betrayed, offended and slandered. It will happen, and it’s a natural part of leading and influencing others; in short, it’s training. Criticism is training — a temporary opportunity for a permanent gift. This is why Sam Chand said, “your ability to lead is equal to your tolerance for pain.” Leading is bleeding. When you lead, people are going to hurt and attack you, but it’s only going to make you