That’s right, EVERYTHING rises and falls on leadership. You might contest that leadership is only one of the components of success; that other factors contribute to the rise or fall of any endeavor. Of course there is some truth in such an observation. However, all other factors can be overcome/enhanced through good leadership, or be allowed to scapegoat poor leadership.

Failure to recognize this truth is the core of much of what we see happen around us.  Instead we see Leaders who whine about inadequate resources, inept followers, and the unfairness of their circumstances. Unfortunately, true leadership is rare. Leaders whose passion and willingness to “stand in the gap” are the great need of our nation, our communities and our churches. Although this theme “Everything rises and falls on leadership” first came to my attention through the work of John Maxwell, I have tested its validity in a myriad of situations and can definitely attest that even when it seems as if there are reasonable excuses for failure, poor leadership is the culprit, just as consistent success is the evidence of good leadership.

Are you succeeding or failing? Have you taken leadership of your own life, or are you waiting on something to happen so that you do not have to expend the effort?

I encourage you to embrace this axiom as true even is you aren’t yet convinced, and then live as if it IS true.  I am confident you will see your own efforts and the world around you differently.