Why are people apprehensive to change?
1) Fear of loss (something valuable from the past).
2) Fear of the unknown.
3) Fear of uncertainty.
4) Fear of losing control.
However, the nature of change brings several positive qualities.
Becoming more Christ-like requires change.
Change creates firsts we have never experienced which bring enjoyment and satisfaction.
Additionally, change brings an air of excitement and enthusiasm.
What is it that drives our lives, especially as leaders?
Steve Jobs once said, “It [what you choose to do] has got to be something that you’re passionate about because otherwise you won’t have the perseverance to see it through.”
While we associate passion with excitement or enthusiasm, there is much more involved.
Passion is from a Latin word associated with suffering or sacrifice.
When leaders are passionate, it is seen by what they are willing to suffer, sacrifice, or give up in order to achieve the goal.
When passion is present, leaders persevere to see it through.