Tag: Albert Einstein

Leadership that Counts for Something

Alfred Einstein said, “Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.”

Far too often, leadership deals with a bottom-line mentality. It is about numbers.

What we measure is important, but the value of influence, cultivating character development, or meditative prayer cannot be measured. Yet, they are life changing.

We may have multiplied thousands of dollars invested, but what is it really worth? We may have many people sitting in the pews, but are they spiritually healthy? We may spend hours reading the Bible, but do we apply it properly?

Our leadership may not always be measured, but it should count for something.

Happiness

The search for happiness is a never ending pursuit for most people.

Some search for happiness in material things or vast wealth, as if money or stuff will make them happy.

Some pursue happiness through relationships, looking for “Mr. or Mrs. Right,” as though someone else can make them happy.

The list goes on, but all of these areas will end in disappointment.

Albert Einstein once said, “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”

As leaders, set a goal that will drive every breath, thought, and action.

Happiness will most likely follow.