Becoming Like Your Teacher, Second Edition

50 • B ecoming L ike Y our T eacher

C. Ask God for insight into your choice of the next generation of leaders.

D. Offer specific roles, assignments for the most loyal “first followers.”

E. Develop a workable, modest apprenticeship program, focused on investment.

F. Provide both oversight, provision, and answerability throughout the entire period.

G. Certify your apprentices: be ready to delegate the assignments and authority once the program is successfully completed.

Closing quotes from Sensei Mr. Miyagi

“Either you karate do ‘yes’ or karate do ‘no.’ You karate do ‘guess so,’ (get squished) just like grape.”

The point: Once you commit to an enterprise, do it with your full heart and effort. Or not, and pay the price.

“Never trust a spiritual leader who cannot dance.”

The point: Every true leader has to be flexible, adaptable, and able to enjoy themselves in the process. Correction and celebration!