Leading an organization can sometimes be a daunting task. This month, Good News Wants to Know... Can you share a moment when your faith helped you through a leadership challenge? There are so many times that the Good Lord got me through leadership challenges, that it is hard to just pick one. However, the most recent and long standing one was certainly dealing with a Church related controversy, when acting as a Trustee and the Church attorney. In times of turmoil, you stay on your knees if you are smart. So, without going into detail, I will leave it at this, when you pray for wisdom and direction, God answers! He provides a path for his glory to prevail if you follow his direction and seek wise counsel along the way. Romney C. Rogers, Managing Partner, Rogers, Morris & Ziegler LLP It took the faith of two. Eight years ago, my law partner Rob Meacham and I were negotiating a lease for a new location to move our expanding twenty-fiveyear-old firm. The process was frustrating. We prayed. A casual breakfast conversation with an old lawyer friend led to us meeting with the leaders at Tripp Scott. Nine days later we shook hands on a merger of MMD into TS. We now have expanded depth and breadth to even better serve our clients and the blessing of working with a great group of lawyers. William “Bill” C. Davell, Director, Tripp Scott Leadership challenges in my life seem to center around somebody’s ego; usually my own. One of the hardest parts of following Jesus is the ‘dying to self’ part. As it turns out, it can also make you a much better leader. Bob Denison, President, Denison Yachting I can remember confiding in my priest about an issue that we were taking up on the Broward County Board of Commissioners a number of years ago. His advice caused me to reflect upon the responsibility of my decision and the effect it would have on so many fellow Floridians. It helped me to make a final decision. Chip LaMarca, State Representative, Florida House District 100 I had been assigned to be the leader in pioneering a base for Youth With a Mission (YWAM) in the Dominican Republic, which was going well until a rather rich gal (who had worked for President Imelda Marcos in the Philippines) joined our team. She wouldn't honor Christian cultural norms in dress, my leadership nor even converse with me, but she sure did with other team members. I simply asked our Lord to fight this battle for me and stood on God's promises. Surprisingly, without telling anyone, she suddenly packed up and left the Island. "The wicked flee when no one is chasing them. . ." (Proverbs 28:1). Our team returned to unity, peace and powerful ministry. Deborah Cusick, FAU Volunteer, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Some moments when my faith helped me through leadership challenges: Choosing to not fudge numbers to get more insurance money after hurricane damaged two buildings, forgiving those who intentionally hurt or stole, funding work projects/payroll from personal funds, providing extra support for coworkers and employees who needed a little ‘help’ because of their personal challenges, and praying with your spouse as she supports and builds with you. Dennis DeMarois, Executive Director and CEO, Gathering Palm Beach County My faith has helped me in every aspect of my leadership roles. In one situation, when a ministry I led was sold, I gave my team the opportunity to leave early, or remain and see it through and minister to our constituents to the last moment. Being a prayerful and faith-driven group, we all committed to serving with our utmost ability until I shut everything down for the final time. I was inspired by the faith of my team, and grateful to provide ministry as unto the Lord and His kingdom, to finish well, and trust God fully with our futures. Dolores King St. George, King Communications and GraceNet Media I was handed the keys by the developer for a large aircraft hangar complex that had just been completed just as COVID hit – I thought this huge expansion may be the end of our company but having dedicated the business and this challenge to the Lord, the complex filled up with customers escaping California, and the Northeast and we needed to hire more teammates to keep up. Don Campion, President, Banyan Air Service, and Team Lead, Egbe Medical Mission My faith has completely altered my leadership. I now turn everything over to God. I always say, “just do the next right thing” and let the Holy Spirit guide me from there. Dr. Fred Scarbrough, Founder, Scarbrough Animal Hospital and Hope South Florida Being in a Leadership position is a stressful job. Whenever I’m confronted with a challenge, I repeat my Life Verse which is James 1:2-3… “Consider it pure joy my brothers & sisters whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” Gregg Wallick, Wallick Family Office As a Realtor, I am an independent contractor. Though several years ago, I hired two other agents as assistants who needed the work. After six months one of them was always late, distracted and not productive. I needed to let her go. Then later found out that she was too embarrassed to share that she was dealing with her husband’s illness. I offered her to work remote and be able to care for her husband as well. Not only did my business skyrocket but she also accepted the Lord, Jesus as her savior!! That’s God!! Even when we don’t see a way, He makes a way!! Helen Wayner P.A., Century 21 Hansen Realty My faith always gives me comfort and strength, especially through difficult times related to work and leadership. After the Fort Lauderdale flooding two years ago, I prayed about how I could be of assistance and my phone started ringing with people wanting to donate to help flood victims and my staff was ready eager to work with community colleagues to provide nonprofits with grant funds and support. Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., President/CEO, Community Foundation of Broward William “Bill” C. Davell Bob Denison Chip LaMarca Deborah Cusick Dennis DeMarois Dolores King St. George Wants to Know… Romney C. Rogers
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