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Leadership (Good Biblical Leaders (Demonstrate the characteristics of a…
Leadership
Good Biblical Leaders
Follow Christ's example
First do what they want their followers to do
Treat people the right way
Establish the culture of the business
Demonstrate the characteristics of a servant leader
Encouraging
Desiring the best for others
Empowering others
Ask themselves: What would Jesus do if he were in my position?
Serve others out of submission to Christ
Model how they want the business to run and what they want it to look like
Don't view themselves as too good to work alongside those they are over
7 Practical Principles
of Leaders
Maintain a clear vision for your business
A clearly defined mission statement can serve as a compass when evaluating new opportunities
Continually communicate your vision so that everyone knows what you stand for and what you want to accomplish
Maintain good communication
Always be communicating the organizations vision
Listen to employee complaints
Engage in active listening...it can reveal problems
Know Yourself
Everyone is unique. You have a unique leadership style
Discover your strengths and weaknesses
Develop and encourage
your people
Invest in training
Help people become all that they can be
Protect
your people
Provide good benefits
Keep them safe when they are on the job
Balance your responsibility for profits and people
Keep both aspects in mind and make decisions that benefit others
Seek Council
Listening to advice and instruction leads to wisdom
3 Sources: The Bible, Godly people & Spouse, Bringing everything to God
World's view on leadership
Leaders rule over others
Leaders are superior
Leaders are power hungry
Leaders are consumed with projects and numbers
Leaders are focused on personal advancement at anyone's cost
Leaders take credit for work done by those they supervise
God's View on Leadership
Leadership is servant-hood
Christ modeled how to be a good leader
Purpose is to help others grow and advance
Based on selflessness, hard work and sacrifice