Leaders my Leaders, welcome back!
Here is this week’s set of traits for you to ponder. Remember, no one is perfect. Progress is the goal.
| TRAITS OF AN
IMMATURE PERSON |
TRAITS OF A
MATURE PERSON |
| Does what feels good in the moment | Does the right thing, even when it is really difficult |
| Tears others down, makes them feel bad | Uplifts others, gives them hope |
| Never forgives | Intentionally begins the process of forgiveness so they can be free, doesn’t matter how long it takes or how messy it gets |
| Never repents or makes amends | Takes full accountability and makes things right as quickly as possible when they mess up, then focuses on doing better the next time |
| Never examines their own behavior | Chooses values and principles to live by in advance, then reviews their behavior on a regular basis to ensure they are staying in alignment |
| Cruel | Compassionate |
| Meddles in other people’s business | Unless it involves safety or well-being, honors the right of self-determination |
| Wastes time on frivolous activities | Thoughtfully chooses and pursues activities that are essential to them |
| Plays God in the lives of others | Respects and submits to God |
| Deliberately withholds power, knowledge, or other resources to keep people in a one down position | Actively shares resources to facilitate advancement for everyone involved |
| Believes they are smarter than everyone else | Understands that intelligence lies on a continuum, with some being ahead of them, and some behind |
| Believes they are superior to everyone else | Understands that no one is any better or worse than anyone else |
| Jealous | Happy for others when they succeed |
Until next time my beloved leaders, stay on the grow!