Dave Ramsey will not tolerate gossip at this company.
They have a No-Gossip Policy; it's actually one of their Core Values!
Proverbs says, "Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles." EntreLeaders of Church Plants need to make unity and loyalty a big issue before it becomes a big issue!
People don't naturally unify; they must be led to do so.
Long-term unity and loyalty in church plants are so rare, which is why when we see it, we are attracted to it. Unity is intentionally created when we give up personal gain and glory for the good of each other.
Think Band of Brothers.
Intentional loyalty is contagious.
When someone has your back, you can't help but have theirs.
Preaching, teaching, and modeling unity and motivation over your people is key. As Zig Ziglar once said, "People say motivation doesn't last, well neither does bathing, that is why we recommend both daily!"
Ramsey sees gossip as disloyalty:
If one of my leaders or I catch a team member gossiping we will warn them once, then we will fire them. Gossip is evil, insidious, and contagious.
Problems or gripes are fine, but they must be handed up to leadership. Problems or gripes that are handed down ot laterally are by definition gossip and run the team member the risk of being fired.
Hand your negatives up and your positives down.
Yes! This is TRUTH!
In my experience, gossip is the #1 weapon of the Enemy in tearing churches apart. Jesus said that He would build His church; gossip never builds up, it tears down. When gossip is tolerated, the church community is put in harm's way.
Small minds talk about people, mediocre minds talk about events, and great minds talk about ideas.
Protect unity and loyalty in your church plant at all costs - stamp out gossip!
And grab Dave Ramsey's new book, EntreLeadership, for more insights!
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