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Leaders: Are You a Turkey or Eagle Magnet?

5. Lack of Gratefulness.

Excellence can seem average when it is all you have. Do not take your leaders and high performers for granted. Someone else is always telling them they look pretty.

6. Lack of Trust.

Leaders will not follow those who have a history of broken promises.

7. Lack of Opportunity.

Leaders want to lead. They want to leave their mark, create, risk, mobilize people and resources, and take the organization to a higher level. What is interesting is that opportunity finds leaders. Make sure you have opportunities for the leaders within your church or organization.

8. Lack of Relationships.

Leaders want to accomplish great things in the context of community. Leaders want to advance mission and vision with people they like.

9. Lack of Proven History.

Leaders are pioneers and risk-takers, but they also like predictable environments. Team president, Pat Riley, being a proven winner, was a primary reason why LeBron James went to the Miami Heat. If a leader lacks the confidence you can take them, the church or the organization to the next level, they will seek greener pastures elsewhere. Think of it this way—on a scale of one to 10, a nine leader will only work for a six leader or organization for so long.

10. Lack of Emotional Health.

Leaders with options will not thrust themselves into dysfunctional environments.

So, are you an eagle magnet or a turkey magnet? If you are surrounded by turkeys, do you have the courage to make the necessary changes needed to begin attracting eagles?