September 18th, 2009 in 1 Samuel, Encouragement, Hebrews, Leadership Principles, Loyalty, New Testament, Old Testament, Philippians, Relationships | No Comments »
Leaders that encourage their team have some characteristics in common. Read 1 Samuel 20:1-41.
Jonathan was King Saul’s oldest son and a leader in Israel. Jonathan knew David had been anointed the next king and even though Jonathan was the royal prince, he exalted and encouraged David’s leadership. He knew he risked his future throne with his support of David but Jonathan was so confident in what he had seen God do in David’s life that he became a source of strength and encouragement to David. Read more »
May 13th, 2009 in Character, Decision Making, Genesis, Integrity, Leader Qualifications, Leadership Principles, Old Testament, Power and Influence, Problem Solving, Self-Discipline | 1 Comment »
Trustworthy leaders tend to find favor in the workplace and with those around them. Read Genesis 39.
Joseph came to Egypt as a teenage slave. He had no resume, no references, no track record and did not speak the language. He was purchased from the slave traders by Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, a captain of the guard. One trait in Joseph’s character, trustworthiness, allowed him to find favor with his master and as a young man he was “…made overseer of his (Potiphar’s) house, and all that he had he put under his (Joseph’s) authority.” Read more »