What it Takes to Make it Happen

In the Second Book of Timothy, chapter two, the Bible describes what it takes to be a leader. As I read this I realized that the qualifications are the same for a great networker.

First, you have to be courageous like a soilder. You must get trained, stay focused, be willing to risk and most importantly, you must be committed.

Second, you need to be like an athlete. Goal oriented, in shape and pushing for the limits, ready to compete. Also, athletes are set aside and must go by the rules of the game. If an athlete cheats they are not allowed to have the crown.

Third is the farmer. Leaders are like farmers in that they prepare the ground, sow the seed, water the fields and be patient. More importanly, a farmer must have faith for the harvest and realized that only a few seeds will mature, but those seeds will produce 100 fold.

Can you see how being a leader requires these attributes? If you find yourself wondering if you can lead, just remember 2 Timothy Chapter 2 and work on these three qualities.

Mark Carlisle