I love to help young leaders succeed. I consistently look for ways to invest in and recruit those currently entering leadership or who will be in the future. In doing so, I see part of my role in working with younger leaders as helping them succeed.
I’ve been practicing this for years with incredible results finding new leaders – for non-profits where I serve on the board, to businesses I’ve owned, to churches where I’ve served as pastor.
It is often easier to get a more seasoned or experienced leader. You do not have to invest time and resources in training. You have a more tested and proven person. I have found, however, in certain positions the younger leader is a good – sometimes better – option.
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