We leaders serve all kinds of people in a wide variety of roles, such as peers, partners, employees, contractors, vendors, clients, etc...

One skill we are developing is becoming intentional leaders.  Consistent with this objective is to develop the habit to think before we speak.

Another good habit to develop is to ask ourselves:

Are they asking for my opinion, or for validation of their idea?

WARNING:  This is a two-way street.  Too often in the past I did the latter and sought out people who were not strong enough to tell me "no" or that I was wrong.  This did not build strong relationships and led to many mistakes.

RECOMMENDATION:  Develop a habit to pause and think before speaking both before you speak, and before you respond to someone else's request for your opinion.  It will help you avoid a lot of pain.

It is Friday.  ACCOUNTABILITY TIME!  

1. How did you do on your 3Strands this week?
2. At the end of today or at least before 9:00 a.m. Monday take Sanctuary time and hold yourself accountable to this week's 3Strands and define your 3Strands for next week?

Stay on track.