3 Ways To Be A Better Giver: Leaders Are Givers

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True leaders are givers. When you think of a great leader in history or even in your personal life I guarantee that they were givers. Think of Jesus. Jesus was constantly giving to others. His miracles always centered around giving to others. He gave through healing, through multiplying food, and much more. He gave through affirmation and encouragement. He gave through empowering His believers. He eventually would give His life away on the cross. Giving doesn’t have to be associated with money. Here is my list of how to be a better giver.

  1. Your Time. Leaders should not overlook the value of quality time investment. Spending time with others is a vital investment in their growth and development. Giving your time demonstrates that you value others. However, leaders must balance generosity with prudence, as others may take advantage of their goodwill. Investing time is a powerful leadership approach and a testament to one's commitment.

  2. Your Wisdom. Transferring wisdom, guidance, and experience is a powerful way to serve others. Sharing the valuable lessons learned through hard work, setbacks, and experience showcases generosity. Pinpoint those ready to invest in personal growth. It’s important to find individuals ready to listen and learn.

  3. Believing in Others. When you demonstrate faith in others, it enhances their self-confidence. Recognizing and nurturing untapped potential in individuals can have a profound impact. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to have had several influential leaders who embodied this quality. One such mentor played a pivotal role in launching my leadership journey by inviting me to serve as a guest lecturer at a university, teaching leadership to foreign language postgraduate students. Although I lacked formal certification as a John Maxwell speaker at the time, his confidence in me provided invaluable opportunities to develop my public speaking skills on leadership topics. I hope to continue to build upon the foundation he established, continually refining my leadership and speaking abilities.