Self-interest promotes the leader. Shared success promotes the team.
Self-interest says "I." Shared success says "we."
Self-interest pushes itself into the spotlight. Shared success pushes others into the spotlight.
Self-interest makes sure it shines. Shared success helps others shine.
Self-interest wants the credit. Shared success gives the credit to others.
Self-interest passes the blame for failure. Shared success takes the responsibility for failure.
Self-interest is always on stage. Shared success raises up other people to be on stage.
Self-interest develops itself. Shared success develops itself so it can better develop others.
Self-interest runs the show. Shared success empowers others to run the show.
Self-interest can't be gone or things will "fall apart." Shared success can be gone and things run as normal.
Self-interest makes sure he or she is the best leader on the team. Shared success develops people to be even better leaders than he or she is.
Self-interest brags on itself. Shared success brags on others.
Self-interest micromanages. Shared success empowers and gets out of the way.
Self-interest has all the answers. Shared success asks a lot of questions.
Self-interest does all the talking. Shared success listens a lot.
Self-interest builds its kingdom in the church. Shared success builds the entire church.
Self-interest surrounds itself with "yes men." Shared success wants push back.
Self-interest always uses its own idea. Shared success uses the best idea.
Bottom Line...
Self-interest uses people to build its ministry. Shared success uses its ministry to build people.
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