Comments on: Self-Perception

By: Richard Phillips @TallyRich

Richard Phillips @TallyRich — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:31:18 +0000

Sometimes it’s not just about perception, but admission. Often we know the truth, but fail to admit it.

By: Tom E. Snyder

Tom E. Snyder — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:34:32 +0000

If perception is reality then Jesus was a glutton and drunkard. Sometimes in trying to shorten the explanation of a concept it becomes untrue. The truth is that people RESPOND not to reality but their PERCEPTION of reality. That’s why Paul could say he lived with a good conscience even when he was persecuting Christians. He THOUGHT he was doing God’s will. “You shall know the TRUTH and the TRUTH will set you free.”

By: Avery

Avery — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:49:32 +0000

Such an important topic…

The disillusionment that can come with leadership, i.e. (I am a leader because I’m smarter, better, and more experienced than average, or I’m a leader so the rules don’t necessarily apply to me, or I’m a leader and if someone disagrees, they obviously are wrong after all if they were right they would be the leader..) etc…

This kind of false self perception can, and has caused the downfall of many, many leaders…

Sounds to me like you are speaking from personal experience…

We have such a strange culture today where perception is concerned… I am looking forward to what God has been showing you to build in this area!

I have always considered my role as a leader as a position of greater servanthood, and of more work and accountability, greater sacrifice… today it seems to mean less and less of those things…

By: Anna Light

Anna Light — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:53:16 +0000

This is so good. God is currently taking me through a time of self-awareness, and some of it is not very fun! I’m looking forward to hearing more of what you have to say…

By: mike B

mike B — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:43:59 +0000

What is truly unsettling is that self-perception is truly the only reality of which many people are aware. In an age when we like to be heard, but rarely listen (even to ourselves), it seems fair to accept that most people’s perceptions of others are really just projections of themselves. Whether that is a an act of self-praise or self-loathing, perceptions are almost never truly reality. I look forward to your thoughts.

By: chejoo

chejoo — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:00:25 +0000

This topic shall be really interesting!

By: Brandon Duff

Brandon Duff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:39:29 +0000

I regularly pray for God to protect my church from my blind spots. I believe by regularly praying this it not only protects my church, it also keeps me aware of my own short falls. It keeps me humble and open to my Fathers work in those troublesome areas.

When it comes to being open to others speaking into my life. Just recently I was speaking with a leader in my church about a struggle in my own life. I sensed they didn’t give me 100% of what I they wanted to say. I plan to ask that person this week if I have given them the freedom to speak all the truth into my life. I want to be approachable and teachable.

By: LeadHership

LeadHership — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:23:08 +0000

This topic is rarely discussed, but desperately needed. I look forward to coming back tomorrow to read more. Maybe these posts will be the making of a future book!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:15:42 +0000

I am excited about this. Typically the first thing I do when I turn on my computer is write my blog. This morning I wrote about perception, then I click over here and…needless to say I am pretty stoked…

By: Bill (cycleguy)

Bill (cycleguy) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:12:48 +0000

I had never heard that quote before now but find it true. I don’t watch American Idol because I just don’t but when I walk through and it is on, it is painful. :) But many of them are no different than me in how they feel about themselves. I found arrogance to be a “friend” and I was able to rationalize it by saying, “When you are good at something, you gotta believe in yourself.” I cringe at that today. It is easy to say, “Mirror mirror on the wall” and have it give back a glowing review. Only when we compare ourselves to the King and His Word can we ever get a really good picture of ourselves. I am looking forward to this week Craig.

By: Jenn Cady

Jenn Cady — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:42:29 +0000

So True!!! I know anyone who tries to convince all that they live in perfection or have arrived…I inwardly chuckle and move on…

For example, the couple that brags that they HAVE NEVER had an argument or a disagreement and want ALL to know that they have the perfect marriage…to me is a front of some un-discussed issues.

or…I had a bible study once and this chick literally said to everyone in the room..I have NO issues with self and esteem, so I am just here for you all with empathy because you all obviously have issues. Really???

Or the “Kiss Rump..” who agrees like that wife in the movie “Coming to America” (whatever you like) to someone who has perceived power over all and they are given celebrity status…Position does not personally impress me (no man is good..not one…only God). Most people cannot handle worldly praise and God given favor…They get lost in the fame…The Humble Leader should be praised, not the one who tells all that “They are Humble.”

My Mirror and self- check is the Bible…When I look in that mirror…I will always have a LONG way to go, but I continue to seek and change because I NEED it!

By: Randy Allsbury

Randy Allsbury — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:16:46 +0000

“BUSINESS OWNERS AND MINISTRY LEADERS ARE INSIDE THEIR BOTTLE AND IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM TO READ THEIR OWN LABEL.” —Roy H. Williams (a.k.a. The Wizard of Ads)

By: Jim F.

Jim F. — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:29:09 +0000

Good subject and I am excited to hear what you have to say. I have know the very thing you talk about to be true. The aspect I know of was a leader who asked around till he found voices that matched what he wanted to do then added them in. He then got rid of the voices of those who disagreed with him in a respectful way.

Looking farward to what challeges will come my way.