Get Something to Give
This is part 2 of Introverted Leader Week…
I love people! I really do! And I love being with them!
But as a introvert, I give more than I get when I’m in a group. To make it more complicated, as a leader you’re never really “off the clock”. I used to fight against this reality but it’s an effort in futility. So what is an introverted leader to do?
Give to yourself through solitude and whatever fuels your soul. I read in one of Bill Hybels books that a leader should invest at least 50% of his/her time in their own development. You owe it to your team and the organization you lead to take care of yourself. The most important thing you can give to your team is your energy (again, Bill Hybels said that somewhere).
Schedule it and protect it!
February 10th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Scott,
I totally get this being an intro-leader myself. Intro-leaders can offer much though also often misinterpreted. Our care for people is deeply felt but not “worn on the sleeve.” Interestingly, when speaking of people care, I wonder if intro-leaders might be especially adept at carrying the burdens of people in prayer? We seem to have this constant internal dialogue going…