What better place for a leader to receive impartial advice than from the universal precepts of wisdom! In fact, strong leadership rests on a just character. Moreover, that just character recognizes impartial advice! Thus, strong leadership rests, in part, on the leader’s ability to identify impartial advice. However, that advice must be coupled with the […]
One of the greatest benefits of discernment is the capability to recognize the truth. Why? Because seeing below the surface helps me tell the difference between the real and unreal. Actually, discernment helps me recognize the truth. The Precept Explained: The precepts speak the truth, not that which is unrighteous. In fact, that truth is […]
Wisdom and experiential insight call to us publicly. They call to the shallow-minded and to the hardheaded. In return for listening, they offer discernment. As a result, that discernment overcomes shallow-mindedness and hardheadedness! The Precept Explained: Wisdom invites the shallow and the stubborn to develop a discerning and subtle character. Proverbs 8.5 paraphrase The Precept […]
The universal precepts of wisdom aren’t hidden or secretive. Instead, they’re widely open and free for the taking. Hence the question, wisdom calls but do I listen? The Precept Explained: Wisdom and experiential insight cry out publicly to anyone who will listen. Proverbs 8.1-4 paraphrase The Precept Applied: Listening is an essential skill for a […]
Proverbs 22.3 joins critical thinking with foresight. As a result, I anticipate and avoid problems. Thus, it’s important to recognize that critical thinking gives leadership foresight. The Importance of Foresight As expected, critical thinking and foresight is an important pairing. Most importantly because of the benefits of foresight. In contrast, the shallow-minded lack foresight, ignore […]