Comments on: Being Good at One Thing Doesn’t Mean We’re Good at Everything

By: Phil Cooke

Phil Cooke — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:12:00 +0000

Great question Sharon. I’ve discovered that the best BS detector is learning. If you’re reading guys like Maxwell and others on leadership, it helps you to see through the wannabes.

By: Sharon Sarles

Sharon Sarles — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:10:00 +0000

Yep. And when I have expertise in an area, I really see some silly pontification.

Okay, but here’s a question. So say I’m .. newer, smaller, and II want to learn. I’m looking for what I’m missing. So I read guys who have large churches or claim to be leadership consultants. Only to be reading hooey. Any advice to learning Joes and Jennies?

By: MJ

MJ — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:05:00 +0000

While singing along with the radio years ago, my husband told me with a smile on his face, “Honey, you’re good at a lot of things, but singing is not one of them!” We laughed about that one for a long time because we both knew what he said was true. Admitting that we’re not good at everything and even bad at some things is actually a good thing. It means we don’t have to compete with those who are gifted in those areas or embarrass our selves doing something we were never meant to do. Self imposed expectations to keep up with the Jones’ talents will eventually humble you, publicly. Humility is a good place to start as you said.

By: Mary Hutchinson

Mary Hutchinson — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:14:00 +0000

I learned early on — staff your weakness. Identify what you do well and what you do badly. Then find the best out there to fill in the gaps. Anyone who doesn’t will climb to a certain point…and no further.

By: Tim Schraeder

Tim Schraeder — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:38:00 +0000

wise, wise words. thank you Phil.

By: Daniel Hahn

Daniel Hahn — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

It’s rough for leaders to admit their lack-of-giftedness. Much of it has to do with expectations: those that follow them expect them to be good at everything. It’s not really a fair expectation, but it’s almost always there. One of the best examples that I can think of that has embraced the fact that he’s not good at everything is Andy Stanley. He’s always talking about the fact that he lacks certain abilities, but he surrounds himself with people who excel in those areas. Smart move. I pray that I can find people around me that excel where I lack. It’s a long list, so it requires many people!

By: Robert Winkler Burke

Robert Winkler Burke — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

The roof above all excellence, every skill, must be humility.

Troops hope their general is humble and asks for correction. Proud generals get their troops slaughtered, because in pride is automatic, self-destructing error.

Good generals ask for correction from all sources possible, because their love is so great for their troops, they will humble themselves to attain maturity, or near-perfection in deed. That way the troops don't die.

But then again, I could be wrong... :)

By: Mark Owens

Mark Owens — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I agree with Robert. Humilty is the key. Better is a wise poor youth, than a king who will no longer be instructed.

By: lawrence swicegood

lawrence swicegood — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Brilliant observation Phil – I too am amazed that some mega pastors talk and promote their leadership skills but when you see their organizations from the inside, you realize how “wheels off” and dysfunctional their own organizations are. Everything is not as it appears .

By: Russ Egbert

Russ Egbert — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

A lot can be said about a person’s title as well. I think we all have run into a few creative/production services/director/media/pastor/manager/leaders.