When a leader retires can their dry bones come alive again? I am not talking about making sure you stay in shape physically by exercising your bones although that is important. But can your old and dry bones prevent you from no longer thinking you can contribute, be significant and influential? Can your leadership be revived as you enter the later stages of your life?
Yes your dry bones can come alive again and yes you can revive your leadership abilities
You probably are tired and deserve some time away from leading, contributing and influencing whether it is with your family or at your workplace. You have done so for a long time and now feel you deserve a break. But after a while when a growing unrest starts you begin to miss that buzz and energy from being around people and doing something with and for a purpose.
You begin to wonder will I ever be able to recapture the zest of helping someone out or influencing people. Usually, what happens is you begin to wonder what’s next. What is really sad is when you start complaining, you give up and you become inactive.
To be blunt, there is no real reason why you cannot revitalize your sense of purpose and worth. In all honesty, I suggest that you first get over your complaining, second get over yourself and that feeling that you deserve a break, and most importantly rise up because there are far too many people, groups, and organizations that need you to step up and step out to lead.
You have spent a considerable amount of time developing and refining your abilities as a leader. Just because you are now an empty nester or because you have retired from your job why would you let all that expertise go to waste? You have such a lot to offer. Many are looking for seasoned and experienced individuals to lead and serve. They are looking for you.
It is not too late no matter what your age or whether you think you are able to offer something of value. It is not about having the right qualifications; it is about your willingness to serve and to be available to help. It’s really about preparing and then offering your heart. All of us have value and all of us have abilities that can contribute and influence.
Although my bones did not go dry after retirement I did question my purpose early on. I went through a bit of a dry spell wondering what’s next. Through the intervention of two friends and through the encouraging voices of my wife and family, my bones are still very much alive. I continue to have a sense of purpose, worth, and value. And I am contributing to helping others and organizations.
Don’t settle for dry bones. Help is needed. Open your eyes, ears, and heart to lead and serve with open hands.
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This post was originally published on LeadershipIsHeart.com and is republished here with permission from the author.
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