Since this profile of Capt. Brett Crozier was first published, The Chronicle learned that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Read the entire article at The Chronicle.
Leaders shepherd their team, put their people's interests ahead of their own, take great risks, and make great sacrifices.
Lessons in Leadership from Good Shepherds
A good shepherd is personally invested in the welfare and success of his or her team.
A good shepherd acts like a door. You have to get through the door to get to the sheep.
A good shepherd is a door who makes a way for the sheep.
A good shepherd makes life fuller and more purposeful for the sheep.
A good shepherd looks out for wolves and stands between the wolves and the sheep.
A good shepherd knows his or her sheep.
A good shepherd is known by the sheep.
A good shepherd brings the sheep together.
The good shepherd serves willingly.
The good shepherd brings hope to the sheep.
The good shepherd sees his or her command from above to do all these things as a matter of loyalty to that command.
The Good Shepherd laves down His life for His sheep.