Becoming A Star

Becoming a Star

Hall of Fame coach John Wooden once said, “The main ingredient in stardom is the rest of the team.” You know, one of the most significant things a leader can do is make much of his or her team.

If you are a fan of the NFL, you know names like Tamme, Amendola, and Welker, not because they were highly acclaimed coming out of college, but because as a late-round draft pick, a free agent, and a trade respectively, these players found themselves in a situation where the stars of their team made room for them. That’s right, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning led effectively by seeking to make the most of every member surrounding them. Manning and Brady have done this year in and year out, and it has not only allowed these players to emerge, but it has also strengthened the entire offense, making them more diversified.

Hall of Fame leadership lets others emerge as significant contributors and stars while solidifying one’s own place as a leader. Philippians 2:3-4 says, “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” Do those on your team see you making the most of their talents? Are you taking action that puts the ball in their hands? Take an interest in them and seek to put them in places where they can be successful, and watch your team begin to soar.

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

Philippians 2:3-4