You were created to grow and develop into your potential. God’s design is for you to become all He has called you to be. You have to ask yourself…

• Am I growing and developing into my potential?
• Am I living up to the calling I have received?

I am convinced that we are all called to be leaders somehow someway. Whether we are leading our family, in our community, at work, or simply leading ourselves…we are called to be leaders. Jesus was a leader and we are to be like Him in all we do.

So what are you doing to develop yourself as a leader? What are you doing to challenge yourself to lead at the highest level possible?

For me, I have a leadership growth plan that developed many years ago that serves as my #1 way to reach my potential. Check out this podcast I did on creating a Leadership Growth Plan that will lay out a step-by-step process for your own growth plan.

I also, surround myself with mentors, authors, and friends who will help me develop by being great advisors. You can’t reach your potential alone, you need others. We were created for community.

I also listen to great podcasts that help me develop. Here are a few I love…

• The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
• The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
• The John Barrett Leadership Podcast (well…maybe that one is a bit biased)
• Here is a podcast I did a few years ago called Faithology. There are 18 episodes that will inspire you…check it out.

Whatever you need to do to develop yourself…DO IT! Stop wishing you get better and start working to get better. Stop thinking you will reach your potential without any effort…and start making an effort!

Get growing my friend, you have too much God has put into you to not stretch yourself!