The proof of ownership
As leaders, we’re not called to be babysitters but stewards of our resources.
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Hey everyone,
I’ve rented over 50 cars in my lifetime as I’ve traveled for fun and work. Some of them were sports cars that I could never afford to own. Some were small trucks I’d never want to own.
The common thread among every single one of these rentals is that I never once washed one before I returned it. I bet you’ve never done that either.
People don’t wash rental cars.
They don’t own them.
Why would you spend a dime more of your own money and a min ute more of your own energy to care for what you don’t own? If you did I might even question your priorities.
I can drive around my neighborhood and tell what cars are owned, what cars are rented, and even what cars were simply given to the driver by a friend or family member. The owners almost always have the cleanest and most well maintained cars.
By now you’ve probably lined up this analogy with the theme of this article… the idea of “ownership.”
Quite simply…You can tell who’s an owner and who’s a renter by their care, consistency, and commitment. This is just as true in the business world as it is in church and in your role as a family member.
As leaders, we’re not called to be babysitters but stewards of our resources.
I evaluate ownership through three lenses. There could be others. This is not an exhaustive list. I’d even be interested to know what other lenses you might add.
Here they are:
Care - You can hear it.
Consistency - You can see it.
Commitment - You can feel it.
Until next time…
-John