The hardest leadership job on the planet is leading a local church. In reality your customers are both your volunteer work force and financial investors all at the same time. When they stop helping or even worse leave that immediately causes concern if something is wrong. This post by Dan Reiland is an inspiring reminder:
“As a leader, you know the importance of encouraging people. It’s impossible to over encourage people as long as you are sincere. And I’m sure you’re not only generous but intentional about your encouragement of others. However, leaders need encouragement too, right?”