From participating in a group to leading one, from coaching leaders to point leadership—leading people through change is potentially the most important (and difficult) leadership task we face. Often we concentrate our change initiatives on externals: casting vision, clarifying direction, and coordinating strategy. But have you ever considered what's going on in the mind and heart of a participant in the change process?
Where do things like push-back or buy-in come from? As a leader in group life, what can you do to shepherd people through change in a way they are helped more than hurt? Focus on the individuals in your groups and talk about how you can sensitively and effectively move people in the direction you feel God leading.
