Sacred Cows?

I wonder, "Is there only one way?" When was the last time, you moved in a new way, took a new direction, tried a new way? Habits and routines can be beneficial and/or detrimental. What was once fresh and effective can become "sacred" in a non-healthy manner. I wonder, "What is a current sacred cow?” When was the last time you asked that question at a leadership brainstorming session?

It can help to look at life personally, and organizationally to look at every event you do and every major program supported to ask "why did I (we) start doing it?"

Is it accomplishing its missional goals?

Is the leader responsible still impassioned about its intent, value and execution?

What has become a sacred cow that was once valued and effective but now is just draining, distracting and hindering us?

Are we as leaders willing to have everything be fair game?VBS? Fall Events? Particular mission trips? Our preferred styles?

It’s valuable to re-evaluate regularly. Sacred cows hoard resources and weigh you down as an organization or person. Melt the golden calves and use them for more purposeful pursuits!

Only one life...pursue the dream...