Have you ever felt like a failure?  Have you messed things up?  Did anyone tell you to pick yourself up and try again?  Does anyone remind you that you can do anything?  You’ve got this! 

We all have dreams of greatness.  And, we all make mistakes—to err is human.  We all fall short every once in a while.  And, we all need someone to catch us when we fall.  A good leader turns back and stretches out a hand to the one following.  The hero always has a magician who encourages along the way.  Bring your people to the same great heights that you, yourself, aspire to reach.  Lift your people up, pull them forward. Dust them off when they fall.  Let them lean on you and, above all, show them courage. 

Keyword for today: exhortation