Leadership Lessons: Solomon The Proverbs contain a number of verses that discuss the value of friendship. Thus, those observations express what many have learned from experience. He was the chief officer and a friend of the king. First Kings 4.5 paraphrase The Story What’s it take to be an insider? Thus, to influence an influencer? […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon It’s a given that leaders generate administrative overhead. That said, impactful leaders carefully monitor overhead costs and the value returned from that investment. When Solomon became king, he set up an extensive administrative structure. First Kings 4.1-2 The Story Everybody complains about administrative overhead, but no body does anything about it! Well, […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon Leaders grow through mentoring. And, they especially benefit from a father’s constructive influence. We see this principle play out in the life of Solomon. Lead with strength, courage, and persistence! First Chronicles 28.20 paraphrase The Story Who deeply influenced your interest in leadership? Similarly, who mentored you early in your career? For […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon How to build influence as a leader? Well, you make sound decisions using the listen – discern – act process. The Story You’ve heard this story from First Kings 3. In fact, it’s the source of the phrase “split the baby” and variants such as split the difference. Basically, you have two […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon Getting more than you asked for is a great outcome because it produces unanticipated benefits. For a leader, this is especially true in regard to influence. You are getting more than you asked for, including wealth and influence. First Kings 3.13 paraphrase The Story The phrase “get more than you asked” often […]