Stewardship of People

I love the concept of stewardship. It leaves us to consider life as a protector and as a guardian for what's right and what's worthy. Many times we only think of stewardship in context on finances, but it often seems to end there.

Stewardship is certainly much larger than just financial responsibility. I would propose that the greatest stewardship responsibility we all carry is the honor and respect of people. I would also propose that there is no greater joy in the workplace than in treating people with the respect due them as people.

Now, I don't propose that's interpreted that we're easy on people. Quite the opposite. Stewardship relationship and people is difficult and it demands clear communication, set expectations, honoring of character, and connection to heart needs.

The point is this. If you interact with people then you've been given the responsibility to steward everyone of those relationships and interactions as best as possible. Each is an opportunity to honor well. And each opportunity to honor is a blessed to us each.