I am a "self help guy". The leadership development guy. Yes, that means I go to THAT section in the bookstore. I read stuff like "7 Habits" and "21 irrefutable laws of leadership". I'm that guy.
In reading this morning's passage, what sticks out to me is the simplicity of the advice shared in this chapter about leadership.
Proverbs 16:
"It Pays to Take Life Seriously
10 A good leader motivates,
doesn't mislead, doesn't exploit.
11 God cares about honesty in the workplace;
your business is his business.
12 Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds;
sound leadership has a moral foundation.
13 Good leaders cultivate honest speech;
they love advisors who tell them the truth.
14 An intemperate leader wreaks havoc in lives;
you're smart to stay clear of someone like that.
15 Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives;
they're like spring rain and sunshine.
I find it interesting that here in the Old Testament, these principles for business and leadership are laid out for us. These ideas have not changed over the years, and it would seem obvious that the fact they were written then means there were some of the same problems then in leadership and business.
- What kind of a leader are you in your environment? (Whether you have a formal leadership role or not).
- What would those around you say about your leadership?
- Are those around you better for having worked with you?
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