In this series, we’re talking about lessons we can learn from the character of Bezalel in the book of Exodus. Bezalel was the first person filled with the Spirit of God with unique skills, knowledge and abilities for being a craftsman. God knew that the work He was calling Bezalel to accomplish inside the tabernacle was going to require more ...
Over the years, I’ve spoken to many businesspeople who mistakenly believe they must leave business and become a missionary or pastor to do work that would please God. The Bible, however, tells a different story. In Exodus 35:30 we read, “Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the Lord has chosen Bezalel …, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, ...
Martin Luther King Jr. was an unconventional leader. While many, like Malcolm X, promoted revenge and violence, Dr. King voiced a different message. Dr. King once said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Although it took patience and perseverance, Dr. King’s unconventional approach made a difference. ...
At a staff meeting, we were discussing holiday time-off. I said, “Our landlord is taking an extra day off for the holidays. We can do that as well if you want. It doesn’t matter to me because I’ll probably work that day regardless.” Later, one of my staff called me out on my foolish statement. I was told, “You made us ...
In the Bible, the qualities of a good shepherd are similar to six qualities identified of Level 5 Leaders in Jim Collins’ book, “Good to Great.” The final quality is “leading with passion.” Recently, some college students asked me for advice about starting a new business. I encouraged them to select a business for which they have a passion. As ...
In the Bible, the qualities of a good shepherd are similar to six qualities Jim Collins identified in Level 5 Leaders in his book, “Good to Great.” The fifth quality is “finding the right people.” When business is brisk and you’re overwhelmed, it’s easy to want to hire anyone who can fill a slot, especially in a tight job market. ...
In the Bible, the qualities of a good shepherd are similar to six qualities Jim Collins identified as Level 5 Leaders in his book, “Good to Great.” The fourth quality is to “develop discipline.” Jim Collins wrote about what he called an “indomitable will” in great leaders. These leaders were extremely disciplined and persevered through any trials in order to ...
The qualities of a good shepherd in the Bible are similar to six qualities Jim Collins identified as Level 5 Leaders in his book, “Good to Great.” The third quality is to “take responsibility.” One of my favorite TV series is Blue Bloods. In many episodes, one of the New York Police Commissioner’s police officers will get into trouble with ...
The qualities of a good shepherd in the Bible are similar to six qualities Jim Collins identified as Level 5 Leaders in his classic book, “Good to Great.” The second quality Collins identified is “Asking for help.” Unfortunately, many business leaders believe asking for help is a sign of weakness. When I was in banking, I respected one of my ...
The Bible speaks often about shepherds as a model for leadership, but few people have experienced being a shepherd. As I’ve studied the Bible, I’ve discovered that good shepherd qualities are similar to six qualities identified as a Level 5 Leader in Jim Collins’ classic book, “Good to Great.” The first quality Mr. Collins mentioned is humility. Collins discovered that ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
