[My Wednesday blogpost series is connected to my 2020 4Q program in which I share my personal responses to the questions raised in the worksheets.] 

Attempt to describe your potential “sweet spot” where your areas of Passion, Proficiency, and Profitability overlap:

Last week I discussed that job satisfaction occurs at the intersection of your passion, proficiency, and profitability. You achieve your greatest joy and God receives the greatest glory when you operate in your areas of greatest interest, strength, and fruitfulness. You might call this finding your sweet spot. Now obviously we can’t live in this area all the time but we certainly can begin moving more in that direction. Consider the value of greater focus in your life. Perhaps you need to cut certain things out to pursue that zone where you will be joy-filled and God-glorifying. 

Early church father Irenaeus supposedly once implied, “The glory of God is man fully alive.” And Jesus proclaimed to the crowds, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” You were made to live life to the fullest. What might that look like for you?

For me, this means operating more in my area of communication and leadership development—taking opportunities to invest in people’s lives from the stage, in small groups, and in one-on-one sessions. Living in my sweet spot occurs when I coach, train, or mentor leaders. It happens every time I board a plane for someplace around the world to train and develop leaders. It also means staying away from a number of activities that drain my energy. For example, I am not a counselor; I do not get involved in heavy counseling opportunities but rather pass those off to others. I have also discovered that I am more gifted working with adults than children. I keep that in mind when accepting invitations to speak or teach. I also protect my schedule from getting overwhelmed so I can sustain for the long haul.

Now it’s your turn. How would you describe your sweet spot? Go ahead, write something down…you are a serving leader!