One of my Mentors shares a very meaningful story. I assume it is for illustrative purposes with no reality behind it. I have searched for the original author but to no avail. So, with due apologies to the originator, I’ll list this as author unknown.
As the story goes, a young girl became sick. Her parents cared for her, family and friends gave advice and the family hoped and prayed she would get better. In time the parents took her to the Dr. and received advice and medication. As my mentor tells the story, the sickness could be fatal, but with the Dr.’s advice and medication, she should be fine.
Family and friends would call, drop in to visit, and express their concern about the young girl’s health. The parents would thank them for their advice, concern and prayers. Then, would confirm that the Dr. said with the medication and advice, she would be fine. They would point to the medication sitting on the shelf and repeat the instructions.
As the story goes, the girl died. Family and friends came to visit and express concern. Noting the medication still sitting on the shelf, one enquiring visitor asked about the medication. The parents confirmed they had tried the medication, but since the youngster didn’t like the taste, she didn’t take it.
Ok, this little story has more illustrative value than reality. I can’t imagine it happening or could I. In my Coaching Practice, Leaders tell me story after story from other organizations. The stories involve their friends or associates facing challenge, difficulty and fear. Later, I hear some of the organizations died or closed, not for lack of information and help, but for lack of follow through on wise counsel.
What Leadership challenges are you facing today? Please take time to pray seriously, seek God’s face and find the professional expertise that you need.
Leadership is prayerfully seeking and implementing wise counsel.
Yours in Service,
Laurie D. Kennedy
Leadership Coach
Jethro Group
ldkjethrogroup@gmail.com