3 LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM POPE BENEDICT’S RESIGNATION - BY VICTOR OLADOKUN

Today, Pope Benedict XVI (the former Cardinal Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger) became only the second Pope in a thousand years to step down from office -- this time on account of deteriorating physical health. I have long admired Pope Benedict XVI as one of the brightest theological minds of our time. If in doubt, read some of his works such as - Jesus of Nazareth; Holiness is Always in Season; New Outpourings of the Spirit; and the Joy of Knowing Christ: Meditation on the Gospels, among many others.

There are 3 key leadership principles I believe we can take away from his resignation.

1. KNOWING WHEN TO QUIT: There comes a time when every leader has to look him or herself in the mirror and say, “Its time to move on.” There is no indignity to this. Just a recognition that (a) they have fulfilled their roles in the season of time they have occupied their respective positions of influence and (b) it is time to pass the baton on to a new generation that can run with the vision with a new sense of purpose and vigor.

2. MISSION VERSUS POSITION: In our post-modern world, too many leaders are so wrapped up in their positions and titles, that they will do everything and anything possible to stay on their lofty perches, while ensuring that every pretender to the ‘throne’ is prevented or dissuaded from even thinking about it. In essence their positions have become idols. However, Pope Benedict realizes that the position he is relinquishing is temporal and that the larger universal mission of the Catholic Church is a whole lot bigger than himself. If his physical body is going to be a detriment to his spiritual responsibilities, then something had to give. In this case, it was going to be his position, and not the mission of the Church.

3. IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU: Humble leaders always recognize it is not about them, but rather, the larger organization and constituencies that they serve. While there is precedence for a Pope resigning from office, lets keep in mind that this was almost a thousand years ago! As a leading theologian and historian, Pope Benedict must have been aware of the ground shaking reverberations that would accompany his announcement. But at the end of the day, it all came down to – “Its not about me.”

May we continually be blessed with leaders who know when to hang up the proverbial gloves; make distinctions between position and the larger mission; and who have the presence of mind, grace and humility, to know it is not about them!

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3 LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM POPE BENEDICT’S RESIGNATION - BY VICTOR OLADOKUN

Today, Pope Benedict XVI (the former Cardinal Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger) became only the second Pope in a thousand years to step down from office -- this time on account of deteriorating physical health. I have long admired Pope Benedict XVI as one of the brightest theological minds of our time. If in doubt, read some of his works such as - Jesus of Nazareth; Holiness is Always in Season; New Outpourings of the Spirit; and the Joy of Knowing Christ: Meditation on the Gospels, among many others.

There are 3 key leadership principles I believe we can take away from his resignation.

1. KNOWING WHEN TO QUIT: There comes a time when every leader has to look him or herself in the mirror and say, “Its time to move on.” There is no indignity to this. Just a recognition that (a) they have fulfilled their roles in the season of time they have occupied their respective positions of influence and (b) it is time to pass the baton on to a new generation that can run with the vision with a new sense of purpose and vigor.

2. MISSION VERSUS POSITION: In our post-modern world, too many leaders are so wrapped up in their positions and titles, that they will do everything and anything possible to stay on their lofty perches, while ensuring that every pretender to the ‘throne’ is prevented or dissuaded from even thinking about it. In essence their positions have become idols. However, Pope Benedict realizes that the position he is relinquishing is temporal and that the larger universal mission of the Catholic Church is a whole lot bigger than himself. If his physical body is going to be a detriment to his spiritual responsibilities, then something had to give. In this case, it was going to be his position, and not the mission of the Church.

3. IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU: Humble leaders always recognize it is not about them, but rather, the larger organization and constituencies that they serve. While there is precedence for a Pope resigning from office, lets keep in mind that this was almost a thousand years ago! As a leading theologian and historian, Pope Benedict must have been aware of the ground shaking reverberations that would accompany his announcement. But at the end of the day, it all came down to – “Its not about me.”

May we continually be blessed with leaders who know when to hang up the proverbial gloves; make distinctions between position and the larger mission; and who have the presence of mind, grace and humility, to know it is not about them!

Sharrap!


There is nothing to learn from this evil man. This man covered up pedophiles and shook hands with corrupt/psycopath leaders

Today, Pope Benedict XVI (the former Cardinal Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger) became only the second Pope in a thousand years to step down from office

2013 is simply not looking good, may God just have mercy.

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2013 is simply not looking good, may God just have mercy.

You again? So because of pope, we should be afraid this year?

@ Logicboy03 JESUS ate with sinners(before then, terrible ones) and HE is still GOD

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@ Logicboy03 JESUS ate with sinners(before then, terrible ones) and HE is still GOD

Feel free to have dinners with Clifford Orji

@op. Nice one. I hope Turia Yaradua,patience jonathan,chime and co reads this.