Leadership Lessons: Solomon Often, we link thought leadership to deep knowledge in a specific disciple. But, ultimate thought leadership is uniquely spiritual. Early Thought Leadership Today, thought leaders attract followers by consistently producing impactful content. Now, that was also true of Solomon, according to First Kings 4.34. Moreover, those who came to see him were […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon There are multiple outlets for sharing thought leadership. But, thought leadership is mostly about the quality of the ideas. Sharing Thought Leadership Thought leaders effectively share what they know. As such, they use various outlets for sharing thought leadership. For example, speaking to live audiences, podcasts and other live events, or through […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon A leader who is concerned about being smartest will say “I’m smarter than you!” Unfortunately, that leader contributes very little to the organization. I’m Smarter Than You Are! “I’m smarter than you” is a childish comment. Often, it’s paired with “We’ll do it my way!” Moreover, a leader who constantly talks about […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon Impactful leaders display breadth of character during challenging circumstances. As such, that large-heartedness is expressed by compassion and fairness. Defining Breadth of Character How does a leader exhibit breadth of character? And, what traits come along with “largeness of heart”? More importantly, what practices propel leaders toward breadth of character? For me, […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon A leader’s true value is measured by a stable organization. Thus, performance is essential, but not at the expense of everyone who works for that leader. The nation enjoyed peace and economic gain while he was leader. First Kings 4.25 paraphrase The Story What good is a leader? Aren’t they all about […]