Successful leadership

Posted by Samuel Robles Jr. Labels: ,

As a young adult leader, I commonly get the suspicious eye from folks who wonder how I have succeeded in life. I don't say this boastfully, but I share this humbly, because truly, I give God all the praise. I want to be clear that when I use the word "success," I don't measure that by fame, wealth, and power. I think of success as accomplishing one's goals, personally growing and learning as a leader, and being able to "bear fruit" as a result. 


For some reason, God called me at a young age, and at a young age, I began working in church leadership, and even secular leadership. While I served at church, I also worked for Walt Disney World, one of the greatest entertainment & hospitality companies in the world. Throughout my career the words of 1 Timothy 4:12 have always resonated with me: 

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."

Real talk: age doesn't matter. God is the one that calls!

Here are 3 characteristics that are part of my leadership style that have brought me success both in the hospitality & management industry, as well as in ministry, that I would like to share:

1) FOLLOW UP
Following up is very commonly overlooked. Has anyone ever told you, "I'll give you that tomorrow," or "I'll take care of it." Yet, it never gets done. As a leader, it's important to follow up with people. Don't leave tasks open. Likewise, follow up with yourself. If you say you're going to do something, do it. This leads to characteristic #2.

2) KEEP YOUR WORD
No one likes a liar! As a leader, if you tell someone you're going to do something, they most likely expect it to happen. Be a person of your word. And more so, don't promise something you know you won't be able to do. Be realistic with yourself. People can sense genuineness, or lack thereof. 

3) STAY FOCUSED
If God has called you, and God has spoken to your heart, trust in God. Stay focused on the task at hand. Expect obstacles to come your way, and deal with them appropriately. BUT, don't let them steer you away. 

Of course there are many other traits that are important in leadership, but I hope that these three very important, yet commonly overlooked areas help you succeed. Usually it's the little things that help make people stand out. Following up, keeping your word, and staying focused can surely help make that happen. 

God bless!

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