Write a letter to yourself—but from God’s perspective. If God were to encourage you to be the man or woman he wants you to be, what would he say? How would He challenge you? How would He comfort you? How would He encourage you? “Dear [insert your name], I want you to know that…”
What is something you could do to recognize someone in your organization in a personal way? Why would that recognition be so meaningful to that person? What prevents you from being more encouraging to people on an ongoing basis?
Given that it is so easy to become discouraged as a leader, in what ways can you encourage your own heart? What might that look like (to recognize your own milestones and celebrate the victories)?