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Top 10 Temptations Leaders Must Confront

6. Declaring the decision that needs to be made without discussing it with those whom it will impact the most.  It is easier to declare and then simply say, “I’m the leader; that’s the way it is.”  In order to discuss an idea, the leader must be open to the fact that his idea might not be the best!!!

7. Driving people through guilt, intimidation, and threats rather than leading them with clear direction and actually caring more about who they are becoming rather than what they are doing.

8. Believing that a particularly tough season is always going to last and allowing thoughts of negativity and the voice of critics to drive you to an unhealthy place where you find yourself always wanting to be alone and refuse to trust anyone.

9. Refusing to admit that you need help!  (It’s not weakness to admit this need; it’s actually a sign of strength!)

10. Allowing conflict to go unresolved.  (See Ephesians 4:25-27!)  One of our rules around here at NewSpring is for people to keep short accounts.  If you are upset, then DO NOT SEND AN E-MAIL but rather go into to someone’s office, close the door, and have a conversation. 

The enemy can divide a church a lot quicker if he can divide the staff…and the way he most often does this is through unresolved conflict.