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 […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon Be careful what you ask for because you may end up getting what you asked for! But, maybe not in the way you were expecting. So, ask wisely. You will have the wisest and most discerning character of all! First Kings 3.12 paraphrase The Story Decisiveness, a bent toward action, and thinking […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon Knowing what to ask for is a critical skill for a leader because asking for the wrong thing is as bad as not asking at all. So, ask for discernment! Before deciding, a leader must listen with the heart to discern what’s right. First Kings 3.9 paraphrase The Story How should I […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon Baseline skills are important for a leader. But, what’s needed for impact are skills that set a leader apart from others. Ask me for anything! First Kings 3.5 paraphrase The Story So, which traits show the character of an impactful leader? Well, from some early-term incidents in the life of Solomon we […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon Acting with an agenda helps a new leader build authority. Similarly, acting decisively and fairly build credibility for a leader. There was no question about Solomon’s authority to be king. First Kings 2.46 paraphrase The Story Truly, leaders must be strategy driven. Thus, to act with an agenda. Otherwise, their actions are […]