A seagull manager is one who periodically flies into the area, makes a lot of noise, dumps on the people, maybe eats their lunch, and flies away.
Authority cannot be bought or sold, given or taken away.
INTENTIONS - ACTION = SQUAT
You can get a few seasons out of power, even accomplish some things, but over time power can be very damaging to relationships.
A rut... is little more than a coffin with the ends kicked out.
As leaders we do not create growth. The best we can do is create an environment that is conducive to growth. It is like planting a garden. You do not cause the seeds to grow. To grow is their natural purpose in life.