You know what? They’ll be thrilled for you. At least normal people will.
6. CREATE CATEGORIES OF THINGS YOU WILL NO LONGER DO
As your ministry or organization grows and you have more responsibility, you need to regularly decide what you are simply no longer going to do.
The best way I know how to do this is to think in categories.
Personally,
I schedule meaningful time with my direct reports and top leaders.
I schedule less time for everyone else.
I leave time open for people who don’t go to church.
I don’t do individual coaching, but I coach thousands of leaders each year through my online courses.
I don’t do counseling.
I don’t do many weddings or funerals.
I say no to most speaking requests, but choose a few that position me in front of leaders rather than people. I’d rather speak in front of 100 leaders than 1,000 people. It just goes further in terms of impact and the good it does.
I realize many people will disagree with these choices, but they have helped me lead at a much higher level that’s generally very healthy and sustainable.
And I have time for myself and my family and time to pursue hobbies like writing.
