(CS4U) Leadership Promises - Love People, Reward Performance

January 14 Love People, Reward Performance "Well done good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord." Matthew 25:23 Educators in the United States have been seeking ways to increase students' test scores. One popular theory states that the best way to improve children's ability is to puff up their self-esteem because high-achievers tend to have high self-esteem. However, researchers have found that simply building children's egos breeds many negative traits: indifference to excellence, inability to overcome adversity, and aggressiveness toward people who criticize them. Now, I place high value on praising people, especially children. But I also believe that you have to base your praise on truth. Here's the approach I use to encourage and lead others: Value people Praise effort Reward performance I use that method with everyone, including myself. And no matter where I fail or how many mistakes I make, I don't let it devalue my worth as a person. As the saying goes, "God uses people who fail-cause there aren't any other kind around." Failing Forward To subscribe to this Daily Devotional  click here If you are interested in purchasing a hard copy of this devotional, click on these links: Hardcover Leather Unsubscribe from this mailing. Unsubscribe from all mailings from EQUIP. Modify your profile and subscription preferences.