I had someone tell me last week that there was an interaction where she realized I wasn't given credit for something I'm doing. As a catalyst, part of our job is not necessarily to be up front and be the one in the limelight, but I'm sure we're all human and can feel a little bit indignant when credit isn't given when credit is due. WE certainly wouldn't want those we work with to not get credit.
But I remembered later a line quoted earlier this year at a conference that I wrote down to remember: "Credit doesn't matter. Change is." We can all nod our heads in the non-profit world to that maxim. But if someone else gets the credit? That's the real test on whether we really believe that the bigger picture of change and transformation is worth more than personal credit, personal or organizational.
Paul talks about that too, that some preach Christ out of selfish ambition but Paul, he was a big picture even when that meant personal attack: "The important thing is that in every way, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice" (Philippians 1:18). Praying that I will not forget to be a "big picture" guy.
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