Humility

Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

"Look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." When I think about this in the context of leadership I think of this simple idea:

Leaders are in no way diminished by serving those who surround them.


Looking out for number one comes naturally.  Looking out for number two is not much of a stretch.  Looking out for number eight generally doesn't generally come into our minds.  Those of us who strive to attain the status of "servant-leader" would do well to make this scripture a daily part of our prayer and practice.