One Model For Dealing With Criticism

One of the horrible surprises that awaits church leaders when they actually dare to lead people through change and into renewal is that not everybody is happy about it. In fact, as a change agent within an organization, it isn't a question of "if" you will be a target of criticism. It is only a question of "when?" Well, few people in the media today have had more experience dealing with public criticism and outright hostility than Bears quarterback, Rex Grossman. As a native of the Chicago-area who is thrilled to be living where I can actually HEAR the home crowd cheering when the Bears manage to outsmart and outplay their opponents, I have a sort of sweet spot for the embattled Grossman. And I believe there are a few things his performance, especially off the field, can teach us.