Humility and reverence bring me a life of abundance. In fact, one part of that abundance is influence. Thus, reverence and influence are linked. The Source of Abundance Proverbs 22.4 lists two factors that produce “riches, influence, and life.” Basically, those two are reverence and humility as exhibited by a just character. Thus, I’m to […]
Hardheadedness is a trait of the foolishly unteachable. In practice, it’s rooted in pride. As a result, the influence of the foolishly unteachable is nonexistent. The Impact of Hardheadedness Hardheadedness produces difficulty in life. For example, reread the story of the prodigal in Luke 15.10-32. Actually, it’s a classic parable of wasting material resources and […]
Critical thinkers effectively use factual knowledge. They don’t try to impress others with what they know. However, they do get the facts. Thus, critical thinkers manage knowledge. Manage Knowledge Have you ever worked with someone who had an opinion about everything? And believed they knew it all? What’s worse, they talked constantly about everything they […]
Leaders recognize that their time is desired by others, as stated in Proverbs 29.26. Although the reasons for the appointments vary, invariably there’s a request. To respond appropriately, the leader must exercise good judgment. Ultimately, that good judgment is spiritual. Lot’s of people want face time with a leader. However, the leader’s good judgment for […]
Influence can come, at times, from unexpected sources. Quiet influence, in fact, has a dramatic impact as expressed in Ecclesiastes 9.17. However, to be impactful, influence must be grounded in wisdom. Wisdom brings influence! Quiet words of wisdom from a leader are more influential than yelling! Ecclesiastes 9.17 paraphrase The Source of Influence What’s the […]