But we will continue to devote ourselves steadfastly to prayer and the ministry of the Word. - Act 6:4
When leaders practise good priorities, they deepen their influence and broaden their horizon. Great leaders do not substitute value adding pursuit on the altar of pursuit of mundane desires. They choose not to be overwhelmed by extraneous desires that has nothing significant to contribute to the bottom line. They prefer to get in from the ground floor on activities that will rev up their virtue, value and valour. While others become visually impaired in their pursuit of fame, popularity and prosperity, great leaders have affinity for virtues that make their leadership count.
Great leaders understand the supremacy of divine authority in pursuing their dreams, vision and ambition. Hence, great leaders (1) PRIORITIZE PRAYERS. They do not allow the necessities of life to take precedence over their prayer life. Essentially, great leaders engage the tool of prayers because they know that leading without seeking the face of the Ultimate Leader will take their leadership nowhere. Secondly, great leaders (2) POUND THE GOOD BOOK. The early Apostles didn't lose sight of the need to feast on the Scriptures, in order to keep fit spiritually and to remain value adders. Hence, they passed off the administration of food to the deacons while they focus on weightier matters of the ministry handed down to them.
A leader without a follower is just taking a walk. Hence, great leaders see leadership as people business. Hence, they (3) PRIORITIZE and PRIZE PEOPLE above POSSESSIONS. A Shepherd who is not mindful of the sheep is just a hireling who would not safeguard the lives of the sheep against peril from invaders or oppressors. However, without prayer and regular feasting on the word of God, a leader's impact on a people will be limited. Hence, I pray God endow you with a willing heart to prioritize on weightier matters that pay off and translate to significant impact on lives in Jesus name
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