Have you ever worked with a leader who would regularly turn a small disagreement into a big fight? Perhaps he had a hard time deciding what hills to die on. Or perhaps she didn’t know how to choose her battles.
Choosing your battles is not about avoiding conflict. It’s about deciding which conflicts to engage in. When you engage in every small disagreement, you don’t have the time and energy to engage in more significant matters. This is why choosing your battles is important.
As Christian leaders, we will encounter countless conflicts. It could be with family members, friends, coworkers, or church members. Because of this, we must give our time and energy to the battles that have the most impact. When we choose our battles, we are also choosing what is most significant in our leadership.
Think about it: Think about a recent fight you had. Do you think it was small or significant?
A Leader Worth Imitating, Principle 6: Battles
Nick Chellsen 