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Need A Coach - Part 2

The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 12:15

You’ll never become a great leader until you become a great learner! Learning requires submission, and submission isn’t something we’re comfortable with. We think submission is just for ‘those other people who need to be led’. This is especially true in our early years when we’re sure we already know it all and use every opportunity to prove it. Engaging a leadership coach requires a willingness to submit to others. If you’re not teachable, you’re not reachable. The more you think you know, the less likely you are to place yourself under the influence of those who really know and can help you. This is especially true when you view yourself as more capable, passionate or talented than the folks around you. Wisdom always seeks counsel! A wise man knows his limitations, only a fool believes he has none. Only the naive or arrogant operate under the assumption that they can make all the right calls without input from others. Here are a few of Solomon’s thoughts on seeking counsel:

1. The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. (Proverbs 12:15)
2. Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. (Proverbs 15:22)
3. Listen to advice and accept instruction and in the end you will be wise. (Proverbs 19:20).

It’s not what your coach knows; it’s what he sees that makes him valuable to you. He’s an extra pair of eyes - so why be without them’

Prayer
Heavenly Father, keep me teachable and forgive me for the sin of thinking I know it all.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen