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must confront in love the comfort that has been lost . In doing so , you prepare yourself and the team well for the next emotional state in the transition journey .
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And let ’ s not forget that you were comfortable before accepting this challenge , too . Not to belabor the point , but agreeing to the promotion or leadership position was an agreement to lead the team and lead yourself . The people around you are not the only people facing an uncomfortable future . You opted to leave the comfort of your own La-Z-Boy . present realities , and a coach to help them achieve their vision for the future . Don ’ t wait to get people in your corner for support . The weight of leadership feels heaviest during transition .
Taken from Big Shoes to Fill by Gavin Adams . Copyright 2024 by HarperCollins Christian Publishing . Used by permission of HarperCollins Christian Publishing . www . harpercollinschristian . com
Ignoring the emotional implications of facing your own discomfort is a recipe for personal failure . Each team member will look to you to support them along this uncomfortable journey , but who will help you ? I cannot encourage you enough to have a leadership coach outside your organization to help you process your emotions during this transition . I ’ ve come to believe that every leader needs three people in their life : a counselor or therapist to help them deal with their past , a con- sultant to help them understand their
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Gavin Adams , PhD , serves marketplace and ministry leaders as a coach and strategic organizational consultant . After a decade of consulting in the marketplace , Gavin transitioned into ministry , where he helped plant a church , revitalize a church , pastor a megachurch , and lead a campus of North Point Ministries . Gavin has an MBA from Georgia State University and a master of theology and doctorate of ministry from Liberty University . 55