

I recently sat down and created a list of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned <strong>so far</strong>, in life and in leadership.

Seven of those lessons stand out as lessons that are critically important to share:
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	<li> Your <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dream-Giver-Following-God-Given-Destiny/dp/B002PJ4LI6">calling</a> can become your idol if you let it.</li>
	<li> Without a <a href="http://leadchangegroup.com/have-you-shared-your-vision-with-your-team/">vision</a> people and organizations really do perish.</li>
	<li><strong>Leaving</strong> your <a href="http://www.gianaconsulting.com/blog/the-heart-of-a-leader">comfort zone</a> will always make you feel weak and small.</li>
	<li><a href="http://michaelhyatt.com/5-truths-to-remember-when-your-leader-falls.html">Every human has feet of clay,</a> complete trust and confidence should only be placed in God.</li>
	<li>The critical balance of <a href="http://smartblogs.com/leadership/2011/12/15/why-leaders-need-to-practice-compassionate-accountability/">compassion and accountability</a>.</li>
	<li> <a href="http://store.northpoint.org/life-rules-part-two-forgive.html">How to forgive</a>, even when the act seems unforgivable.</li>
	<li>Brokenness creates<a href="http://www.emergingleader.com/article20.shtml"> humility</a>.  Thankfulness sustains humility.</li>
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<strong>How about you... What are the most powerful life and leadership lessons you’ve learned so far?</strong>