Remember that mentor leadership is all about serving. Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

Tony Dungy
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Remember that mentor leadership is all about serving. Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). This quote is a reminder that life’s highest calling doesn’t come from being in charge, but from serving others. According to Mark, Jesus came into the world not to be served but to serve others. And, in the same way, we must also serve others in order for our lives to make a difference.

Source: The Mentor Leader: Secrets To Building People And Teams That Win Consistently

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