Too Big To Serve?... Too Small To Lead.

REMEMBER... 
If you are too big to serve, you are too small to lead.

Message Inspired by Quote: 
"If you're too big to serve, you're too small to lead." 
~ Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. 

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Episode Transcript

SPEAKER_00 (00:00):
This profound wisdom encapsulates a fundamental truth
about effective leadership, atruth exemplified most

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powerfully by figures likeJesus.
This statement suggests thattrue leadership is not about
wielding power, or accumulatingstatus, but rather about a
selfless commitment to thewell-being and growth of others.
To be too big to serve impliesan inflated sense of
self-importance, a belief thatone's position or

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accomplishments exempt them fromthe humble acts of service that
truly build and sustain acommunity or organization.
This mindset often leads toisolation, a lack of empathy,
and a disconnect from the verypeople one is supposed to lead.
Such leaders become detached,making decisions from an ivory

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tower without understanding thepractical realities and needs of
those they govern.
Their focus shifts inward,prioritizing personal gain or
ego over the collective good.
Conversely, authentic leadershipis rooted in service.
It recognizes that influence isearned through dedication,

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support and a willingness to getone's hands dirty alongside
those being led.
A leader who serves is one wholistens actively, mentors
tirelessly, removes obstaclesand celebrates the successes of
others as if they were theirown.
This servant leadership modelfosters trust, loyalty and a

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shared sense of purpose.
creating an environment whereindividuals feel valued and
empowered to contribute theirbest.
Jesus stands as thequintessential example of this
principle.
Despite being revered as adivine figure, he consistently
demonstrated humility and aprofound commitment to serving
humanity.

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He washed the feet of hisdisciples, an act traditionally
performed by the lowestservants, thereby overturning
conventional notions of powerand status.
He spent his life ministering tothe sick, comforting the
marginalized, and teachingprofound lessons not from a
position of authority but from aplace of deep empathy and love.

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His leadership was not aboutbeing served but about serving
others to the point of ultimatesacrifice.
Through his actions, he showedthat true greatness lies not in
being above others but in beingwith and for them.
Therefore, The statement servesas a powerful reminder for

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anyone in a position ofinfluence.
It challenges us to examine ourmotivations and to embrace a
mindset of humility and service.
Whether in business, government,education or any other sphere,
the most effective leaders arethose who understand that their
role is to uplift and empower,not to dominate or control.

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They lead by example.
demonstrating that genuineleadership is a continuous act
of giving, building and serving,always putting the needs of the
collective before their own.