By
Chris Kilby2024-07-19T14:17:00
Joe Biden isn’t the only leader in danger of hanging onto his role for too long. Pastors often make the same mistake, says Chris Kilby. Here’s what he’s discovered about the art of leadership succession
As I see Joe Biden once again doing his ‘shuffle run’ to prove his youth and vitality, while at the same time confusing Zelenskyy with Putin, I feel like I want to rush in, put my arm around him and take him home for cocoa and bed.
In spite of all those calling him to step down, his sense of duty and commitment has meant that he has most likely written off his party and opened the door for four more years of the Trumpster.
I actually think Joe Biden is not dissimilar to many in Christian leadership. Our sense of duty and commitment to those we lead can distort our perspective, and we can end up hanging onto our roles and responsibilities for too long, potentially limiting the release of leaders and mission for the future.
I am currently in a leadership transition myself…
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