I’m not a morning person. I have to set my alarm earlier than necessary because I know I’ll hit the snooze button several times each morning. Why? Because the bed’s comfortable. I’m more comfortable staying in bed than getting up, taking a shower, and beginning my day.
A lot of leaders are stuck in the bed. They’re comfortable with past progress, the people around them, and drawing a pay check. They’re comfortable with the life they’ve made and have no aspirations for getting out and continuing their journey.
Quite possibly, comfort is a leader’s biggest adversary.
When we get comfortable, we quit dreaming about the possibilities and settle for completing responsibilities.
When we get comfortable, we stop pushing others towards greatness and begin preventing them from progress.
When we get comfortable, we become more concerned with pleasing people and more tolerant of displeasing God.
When we get comfortable, we cease the push for excellence and are more than satisfied with mediocrity.
Leading people is hard work especially if you do it with excellence and integrity. It seems like staying put in your comfort zone is the easiest option. The great leaders, however, are never comfortable with where they are. Their passion for progress and growth keep them moving forward.
No matter where you are right now as a leader, be sure that you’re uncomfortable. Too much depends on you being so.
What do you think?
About the Author: Jonathan Pearson is a young leader with a vision to see the world transformed. Jonathan’s ultimate calling is to help people walk in their full potential, in Christ. Jonathan holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Charleston Southern University and is working towards a Master’s at Liberty University. You can find Jonathan blogging at JonathanPearson.net or you can follow him on Twitter
