They are mindful of the big picture, not satisfied with focusing only on the micro-level events of the day. A true leader is one whose life bears the fruit of effective leadership. If God has called you, He will manifest that calling by giving you tangible evidence of a special gift to lead. The accumulation of evidence that you have and live is one of God s means of convicting you of the call and encouraging you to persist in spite of hardships. The company of leaders.
People are most comfortable around others who are like themselves.
They speak the same language. They resonate with the same issues and struggles. Being in the presence of other leaders defines the comfort zone of one called to lead. One way of knowing if you are called to be a leader of God s people is whether you receive affirmation from other people. Such affirmation is most noteworthy when it comes from other true leaders.