The Healthy Purge... Leadership in the Toughest of Times

Leaders.... 2020 & Covid 19.... is this fun... or what?!?!

If you are in a position of leadership, there is a good chance that you have been blasted by now and even abandoned by some. Maybe even some you thought were good friends.

In 2003 at Mason County, we had a tremendous football team. In 2004, we were 1-9, not very good and it was very rough. We had to deal without a lot of dissension, anger and criticism. A bunch of dysfunction. Not all, but several of the bandwagon jumpers from 2003 were either gone or had decided that I stunk, we stunk, and we needed a new coach. 

During John Combs freshmen year and through the beginning of his sophomore year, we were in the middle of a seven game losing streak. It was rough. We had some of our best players quit. We had others that made poor decisons to remove themselves from the team... being part of a bad football team was not enough incentive to do what was right. One of the ironies of public education.... a good football program is a tremendous ally of the classroom teacher! Football provides leverage & accountability to get guys to do what is right so they can be part of the program.

So leaders.... if you have been blasted or abandoned, count it as a positive. People have exposed their character and the value they place on you and their relationship with you. Tough times are like a bright light.... not sure how much they change things, but they certainly expose what people really think about you. 

Now, those that have revealed themselves, don't be mean or ugly to them. Then, you are no better.  

But, be thankful...when things are tough and you need someone that you can count on, you already have a headstart on who those people are!  Because what is also revealing... who are those people that have continued to support you and have your back?  That doesn't mean they agree with you on every decision you make, but they do support you as a leader and a person. For most of us, there may not be many in that category. But, if you have a small handful, you are RICH. You are blessed. Be thankful for those people. They are special and God uses them to love, bless and help you!

Good grief, everyday seems tough right now. But, there has never been a better time in my life to serve, lead and love others.  The toughest of times don't change the character of God and how much He loves us. The Blessings are there. The good people that love others are there! Make sure we are those "good people". And, keep our eyes open so when we see those blessings and good people, we can praise God for them!