Good leaders know how to balance transparency with being an example. Read Psalm 6:1-10.

In Acts 13:22 God says, “I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart…” David was a powerful individual. God blessed him in battle similar to a modern day superhero yet David never hesitated to reveal his emotions and sometimes his own weaknesses. Even after David became king of Israel and one of the most influential men in the Middle East he openly disclosed his fears, his anxieties, and his ambitions. Read more »

Personal security provides a foundation for strong leadership. Effective leaders reduce personal insecurities by understanding their identity in Christ and not finding it in their performance. Re-read 2 Samuel 12:1-14.

In the Maxwell Leadership Bible, John Maxwell discusses Nathan’s security in God: Read more »