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Humble Leadership
Leaders lead by example. To be a good and effective leader it is important to lead others by example. It is important to be humble, kind and loving to others. If leaders only care about dollars and power and not their employees and coworkers, then the people around them will feel that. The people they are trying to lead will not be open to their leadership and request. If the leader is really humble and working for the good of all involved the people will be more willing to help and be good followers. Humble people know that they have skills and talents but they also know that they have limitations and this keeps them humble (Ou, Tsui, Kinichi, Waldman, Zhixing, & Jiwen Song, 2014, p.38).
The Bible teaches that the Lord is in control of all things. The Bible says in 1 Samuel 2:7, “The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts” (NIV). The Bible also gives another example in 2 Samuel 22:28, “You save the humble, but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low” (NIV). The Lord wants His followers to be humble in all things. Being humble and serving others is important in Christian leadership.
Leadership Traits
The Bible teaches many good leadership traits. It teaches leaders to be humble, givers, loving and have integrity. The Bible says in Hebrews 13:16, “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God” (ESV). A good leader should lead with love. “A leader who tries to lead without love will turn around one day and find there is nobody following” (Wooden and Jamison, 2005, p.89). The book “Developing the Leader Within You” by John C. Maxwell talks about integrity being the most important ingredient of leadership (Maxwell, 1993, p.35). The book says “when I have integrity, my words and my deeds match up. I am who I am, no matter where I am or who I am with” (Maxwell, 1993, p.35). These are all traits that are important in being a good leader by serving others. Christians must follow Jesus’s example and serve others first. There are examples of this all throughout the Bible. Serving others, teaching others, and leading others to learn about Christ is the most important thing Christians can do. Servant leaders understand and values his or her followers (Smolenyak and Majumdar, 1992, p.28).
Relying on Jesus’
The Bible teaches that the Lord is who gives everything. The Lord gives the knowledge and skills to be a good leader. The Bible says in Deuteronomy 8:17-18:
And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. (KJV)
The Bible also gives many examples of how to live and how to be a great leader. If a Christian does not seek the will of the Lord and does not follow his example this will not be pleasing to Him. In order to be successful in reaching people and leading them to Christ it is important to seek His will first. Every Christian should be not only leaders in business but also leaders in life and trying to reach people for Christ. The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:11:
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. (NIV)
This verse sums up how Christian leaders should be.
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thread must be 500–750 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and include at least 2 peer-reviewed sources and 1 biblical integration. In addition to your thread, you must reply to at least 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 450–600 words and include at least 2 peer-reviewed sources and 1 biblical integration.
Thread: Good leadership skills will always be in high demand because good leaders know how to run firms that efficiently and effectively add to the top line, increase customer satisfaction, and continually add value to the firm’s products/services. However, the essence of what a good leader actually is has been debated for years, especially in MBA programs.
The greatest leader of all time was our Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus encourages us to be great leaders by following His will and His ways. The Bible is filled with verses of Christ encouraging you to be a leader. These verses to not say to lead by merely commanding others, but instead to serve others first. Jesus believes that good leaders can lead by putting the interests of others first, by investing in others, and by working together for common goals and objectives as well as by being humble in spirit and actions. Below, you will find several quotations that put into perspective the importance of humility as a leadership trait. Jesus never wavered or lost sight of the overall mission and objective of coming down from Heaven to save us. Just like Jesus, you must always remember His teachings about being humble, hard working servants and never lose sight of how a good leader interweaves these facets throughout a firm and its corporate strategy.
“Good leaders must first become good servants.” Robert Greenleaf
“True leadership must be for the benefit of the followers, not to enrich the leader.” John C. Maxwell
Here are several Bible verses related to gaining vision and insights into becoming a leader by following:
“So he answered and said, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’” (Luke 10:27, NKJV)
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” (Colossians 3:23, NKJV)
“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.” (Colossians 2:9–10, NIV)
“But Jesus called them to Himself and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.’” (Matthew 20:25–28, NKJV)
“So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, ‘Do you know what I have done to you? You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.’” (John 13:12–15, NKJV)
“Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.” (1 Peter 5:2–4)
Discussion Board Research Question 1: How can a person become a successful leader by being humble?
Discussion Board Research Question 2: Why is it an important leadership trait to serve others first?
Discussion Board Research Question 3: What is the importance of relying on Jesus’ will and ways as it relates to leadership?
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