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Ten Characteristics Of Leaders Who Last (via Chuck Lawless at Thom Rainer)

Chuck Lawless expands on these personal observations about leaders who last at Thom Rainer’s blog.
They ring true to my experience. (Number 4 notwithstanding.)
Unsurprisingly, they are also qualities which benefit anyone who cultivates them as part of their lives.
In addition to Lawless’ explanations of these points in the original post there are some very helpful suggestions in the comment thread.

  1. They begin with a determination to finish well.
  2. They always have a vision bigger than they are.
  3. They take care of themselves spiritually.
  4. They take care of themselves physically.
  5. They invest in their family.
  6. They treat people well.
  7. They share the workload.
  8. They do not let discouragement set in.
  9. They have genuine friends.
  10. They have learned to laugh.


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The Hymn Sing – Live Album By Indelible Grace Available Free At Noisetrade

Indelible Grace are again making their live album, The Hymn Sing, available as a free download at Noisetrade.
The download contains a couple of bonus tracks which were recorded at the event but have not been released as part of this album till now.
If you haven’t taken the opportunity to pick up a copy of this when I’ve featured it before (here) and (here) or haven’t heard about Indelible Grace before, have a listen and then avail yourself of Indelible Grace’s generosity.
Here’s an embedded player of the album from their bandcamp site, or you can listen at Noisetrade.