How might leaders find it difficult to form relationships? - Relationships - TouchPoints

Numbers 11:14“I can’t carry all these people by myself! The load is far too heavy!”

1 Kings 19:14He [Elijah] replied again, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.”

Psalm 25:16Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress.

Matthew 26:40Then he [Jesus] returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour?

Leaders can find it difficult to form relationships with people under their care in part because only the leader feels the full burden of an organization, all the cares of the people, and the distractions of the whole picture. Leaders feel ultimately responsible for the care of their people and the success of their projects. Leaders may also wonder whom they can trust. Leaders need healthy relationships with people they can be safe and honest with.