More than our outside actions, God looks at the heart and spirit inside. Faith focused on God Himself rather than visible results can survive and thrive. There is a difference between impatiently demanding to end all suffering versus patiently waiting for spiritual growth. Obsession with erasing hardship can weaken faith, while humble persistence can strengthen it. With eyes on God's higher purpose, faith can help overcome suffering rather than be defeated by it. As storms can improve sailors, trials can purify faith, shaping souls to sail through life's storms. What matters most is nurturing an inner spirit that lasts, trusts God's wisdom, and keeps going through the crashing waves.
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I encourage YOU to employ what I call "Harmonic Leadership," which is a really evocative name. Let's explore the core philosophy behind that title and what it means to lead harmonically?
This is a concept I chose very intentionally. For too long, we’ve associated leadership with a single, loud voice—a soloist. But the most successful, innovative, and resilient teams don't operate like a solo act; they operate like a symphony or a great jazz ensemble.
Harmonic Leadership is built on a simple but profound idea: a leader's primary role is not to be the best player, but to create an environment where every musician (person) can play their best, together. It’s not about everyone hitting the same note—that's unison, not harmony. Harmony is when different, diverse notes combine to create a sound that's richer and more beautiful than any single note (person) could be on its own.
So, to lead harmonically means you are focused on tuning the team. You’re listening to the dynamics, blending ...
