Subtilty, or good sense, is an important trait for a leader. In fact, subtilty accompanies leadership success. Character vs. Success You can probably think of several success traits for a leader. For example, decisiveness, vision, and the ability to motivate and inspire. Similarly, lists of leadership success traits focus on the externals, thus on that […]
Self-control is an important trait for a leader to develop. A precept-driven life produces in me discernment so that I can respond with subtilty and thus self-control. Actually, subtilty accompanies discernment. Developing Subtilty All of us can improve in our ability to be more discrete in what we say and how we act. But how? […]
A precept-driven life produces in me a number of traits. Subtilty or good sense is one outcome of being precept-driven. In fact, subtilty accompanies deep thoughtfulness. Decide Right Decision algorithms are common in both the wisdom and the leadership literature. Solomon’s decision algorithm appears in Proverbs 1.3-7. The components are: 1). Reverence, as the foundation […]
Thoughtfulness is beneficial for a leader. However, absent a just character, thoughtfulness becomes scheming. Thus, deep thoughtfulness requires a just character. What Were You Thinking? Deep thoughtfulness is good because it overcomes my inexperience, builds interpersonal discretion, and increases my self-confidence. Unfortunately, I can spend lots of time thinking about stuff that gets me into […]
The ability to think deeply is a vital aspect of being an impactful leader. Why? Because thoughtfulness informs sound judgment. Moreover, deep thoughtfulness enhances leadership. Leadership Essentials Proverbs 8.12-16 lists some leadership essentials. Specifically, it says: 1). Be precept driven as a leader (8.12). Thus, have a sound foundation to guide your thinking and actions. […]