Howard Hendricks, writing in Color Outside the Lines, says people either live in "the past with a museum of memories" or "in the future with an encyclopedia of expectations."
Leading in times like these can be challenging.
We are living at a very unique time in our culture as we have the benefit of memories and technologies beckoning us into the future.
Navigating through these "in-between" times requires unique leadership. Scripture is full of examples of "in-between" leaders. The public sector is replete with examples. Church and government have their share.
After observing leaders, "In-Between" leaders possess unique characteristics..
- They have a road map embedded in their heart
- They are brokers of resources
- They are 'constant encouragers'
- They are multi-taskers who are singularly focused
- They are an original 'piece of work'
Brennan Manning is a mentor to me. He says it better than I can say it, "The second journey (in life) begins when we cannot live the afternoon of life according to the morning program."
God's Word says..
Each one of these people of faith died not yet having in hand what was promised, but still believing. How did they do it? They saw it way off in the distance, waved their greeting, and accepted the fact that they were transients in this world. People who live this way make it plain that they are looking for their true home. If they were homesick for the old country, they could have gone back any time they wanted. But they were after a far better country than that—heaven country. You can see why God is so proud of them, and has a City waiting for them. Hebrews 11:13-16
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