# @bwstratt on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2024-05-17T11:10:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Benjamin W. Stratton (@bwstratt) — https://gondola.cc/bwstratt

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❤️ 'To spiritually benefit from marriage, we have to be honest.' ❤️

Happy Friday, everyone! 😊

I've been reflecting on this powerful quote by Gary Thomas: 'To spiritually benefit from marriage, we have to be honest. We have to look at our disappointments, own up to our ugly attitudes, and confront our selfishness… Mature love, the kind demanded of a good marriage, must stretch, as the sinful human condition is such that all of us bear conflicting emotions.'

This wisdom isn’t just for marriage—it's crucial for leadership too. Here are some key takeaways:

1. Embrace Vulnerability: Showing your team that you can admit mistakes builds trust. Have you seen vulnerability positively impact your leadership?
2. Face Disappointments: Addressing failures openly leads to better solutions. Can you share a time when facing a disappointment led to a breakthrough?
3. Confront Selfishness: Leadership is about putting the team first. What practices help you lead selflessly?
4. Navigate Conflicting Emotions: Acknowledge your feelings to maintain balance and effectiveness. How do you manage conflicting emotions in your role?

Gary Thomas reminds us that effective leadership is a journey of personal growth. How do you incorporate honesty and vulnerability into your leadership style? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️

#Leadership #Vulnerability #TeamBuilding #FridayReflections #GrowthMindset

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leadership, fridayreflections, vulnerability, growthmindset, teambuilding

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