I was pleasantly surprised by the positive response to the previous newsletter about what you wish your bishop knew.
It was encouraging to read all the responses here.
While it’s sometimes easy to critique those at the top of an organization, it’s important to remember that feedback can go both ways.
As Elder Gordon B. Hinckley taught back in 1969, there is loneliness in leadership.
Leaders feel the weight of their ward members’ requests, but there is much they wish their ward members understood as well.
Reflecting on my own experiences as a leader, there are several things I wish my ward members knew:
- I wish they understood how inadequate I sometimes feel.
- I wish they realized that I often feel alienated from friend groups because some people find it difficult to relax around the leader.
- I wish they knew how much it means to me when people say “yes” to callings and help lift the burden of the ward.
So, let’s flip the script.
Now that we’ve shared what we wish our bishop knew, let’s consider what leaders wish ward members understood.
This isn’t just about bishops; it applies to any leader.
How would you finish the following sentence?
“As a leader, I wish my ward members knew…”
You can also read other people’s answers at that same link.
Sincerely,
Kurt Francom
Executive Director
Leading Saints
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