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A LEADER’S LESSON |
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Though
I speak the language of a visionary leader and have
not love, I am like a noisy gong or a clashing symbol. Though
I understand personal motivation, group process and
goal setting, and have a valid philosophical basis for
knowing how to achieve superior results; and though I
have a track record of success in achieving the best
bottom line results and have not love, I am nothing. Though
I offer excellent benefits and provide the best
possible work environment and organizational
structure, though I spend countless hours doing all I
can for others; if I don’t have love, it profits me
nothing. I serve others through my leadership
position. I always expect the best of others and
fulfill my role in training and equipping them. I listen with my head and my heart seeking to
understand all the truth and information someone
shares with me. I never make up my mind before I have all the
information available to me. I never interrupt someone who is speaking to
me. I never jump to conclusions about someone
else’s motives. I value feedback and am quick to edify others
through helpful dialogue. I never criticize unjustly. I strive for excellence in all I do and stand
against mediocrity and self-serving attitudes and
actions. I have time for others who genuinely need me. I never do for others what they can and
should do for themselves. I am accountable to others as well as to God.
I never take action or make decisions without prayer. Love
never changes. Philosophies and practices regarding
leadership are always changing. New leadership
concepts come and go. Models are continually being
up-dated. As of this time, we have visionary
leadership, commitment to excellence, and love; and
the greatest of these is love. The inspiration for writing this adaptation of Holy Scripture came during the fall of 1988 in Brown County State Park in Indiana. It took about15 minutes to complete the writing.Adapting and personalizing Scriptures can be a rewarding experience. Whether you agree with the conclusions in this summary is not nearly as important as knowing what you believe about a particular subject. Moments alone with the Lord can help one understand what he/she is currently thinking concerning a subject and helps one understand what one believes.What would you change about this writing to
make it consistent with your leadership philosophy?
What would you modify, delete, add, or expand? Notice
that there is no mention of tracking or progress
reporting. What does that say to the writer about how
he/she sees this important aspect of Leadership? Would
your summary include progress reporting on projects or
not?
If
you belong to a work team or staff who see Scripture
as meaningful to your work and career, what would a
summary like this, developed by the entire team,
include? It might be a starting point for your group
to firm up what you believe about leadership. What other Scriptures are helpful to you in understanding your views and conclusions on leadership, managing, planning, motivation, or other relevant issues? Share them with friends and co-workers. See how Scriptures teach us much about our careers and jobs. |
