Leadership Qualities: Relationships Part 4
Difficult People-2 Samuel 21:1-14
Every leader faces difficult people and draining circumstances. The following difficult personality types commonly accost leaders today:
| Type | Strategy |
| 1. The Sherman Tank: rides over people | 1. Consider the issue; stand up if important. |
| 2. The Space Cadet: lives in another world | 2. Find and develop their unique gifts. |
| 3. The Volcano: explosive, unpredictable | 3. Remove from crowd, listen, be direct. |
| 4. The Thumb Sucker: self-pity, pouts | 4. Don’t reward; expose them to real trouble. |
| 5. The Wet Blanket: always down | 5. Be honest, don’t cater; don’t let them lead. |
| 6. The Garbage Collector: attracts the worst | 6. Challenge their statements; force honesty. |
| 7. The User: demands lots of time, energy | 7. Set boundaries; require accountability. |
Join me next time for Leadership Qualities: Relationships Part 5
