The LEADERSHIP WISDOM of JESUS PRACTICAL LESSONS FOR TODAY
Date
2005-05-15
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BK Brerret Kochler
Abstract
A Call to Wise and Compassionate Leadership
When you are called upon to lead, in any capacity, are you
effective? Is your leadership ethical and just? Are you able to
provide positive influence for others that benefits them as
well as the end that is being served?
Now let’s go even deeper. Are you able to lead yourself
effectively? Do you serve as an ethical, moral, effective exam
ple for others? Do you lead with humility? Do you lead with
compassion? Have you mastered the arts of forgiveness and
service? Can you be like a child when that is required? Do you
understand and put into practice the Golden Rule? Do you
know the secret of mustard seed power?
There is a powerful and informative literature dating back
hundreds of years that addresses historical thinking on
wisdom. It is especially centered on the writings and teachings
of mostly ancient, and usually religious, leaders. A number of
historical leaders and thinkers have achieved a special level of
greatness and wisdom. King Solomon, Moses, Confucius, Lao
Tzu, Buddha, Gandhi, Muhammad, and many others have
struck a cord with multitudes in an unusually powerful way.
As our contemporary knowledge continues to expand dra
matically, it would be a grave mistake to forget the vast
wisdom of such key historical figures.