"Again Jesus said, 'Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you'" (John 20:21-22).
Have you ever entrusted someone to
carry on a project only to have them fail miserably? What was your response?
Many times leaders shame others in order to help them realize the gravity of
their failure.
Bill ran a manufacturing company.
His executive management team sought to take over the company in a hostile
corporate take over. It was unsuccessful. Bill would have to manage the same
team that betrayed him.
When Jesus was crucified many of
the disciples fled. Peter denied Jesus three times. He was a leader without
followers. Jesus has now come back to life. How will Jesus handle this reunion
among those who have totally abandoned Him and the mission?
"Again Jesus said, 'Peace be
with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you'" (John 20:21-22).
What an incredible greeting after all they had experienced. No shame. No harsh
words. Just a reaffirmation of the mission and His commitment to them. Jesus
used grace and total acceptance as motivation for His followers to carry on the
mission.
He didn't need to remind them of
their failure. They already felt bad enough. It was time to recast the vision
with new life. When there is failure in the organization, it is more important
to revitalize the team, not focus on the past.
Do you need to rally your team
around a mission that has stalled, failed or gotten off track? Begin by
affirming those under your leadership. Be at peace and send them forth!
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