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Built to Serve

important to me is not what drives us apart but what
binds us together.

Whether this is seen from a spiritual or a secular
vantage point, we all need the encouragement of
fellowship. It would be a pity to deny the benefits

of servanthood and friendship because of differences
of opinion regarding the precise “religious” origin of
such behavior. I believe that someday we will learn the
answer to the question from God himself. Until then,
perhaps we can all spend less time worrying over what

to condemn and what to condone and simply serve
one another with spirit-lifting love and genuine friend-
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The leaders of culture-driven, people-centered
organizations embrace such thinking, which is why
leaders move so quickly to surround themselves with
friends—people they can trust. An outsider looking in
might argue that such moves are a reflection of the

cronyism often found in politics or established insti-
tutions. Regrettably, sometimes that is the case. More
often, it is simply the leader assembling a trusted team

that can influence the organization quickly. Why is this
so important?
General Peterson’s belief that leaders cannot dele-
gate responsibility requires leaders to create teams