Leadership caveats

Introduction: Good leaders being impetuses to move any organisation/mission/vision are rare to come by. Their enthusiasm, goal-oriented principles as well as charisma are harnessed to meet objectives easily. Esther, Mordecai, Joseph and David all present different strengths we can learn from. In this study, we will discuss subtle caveats that have destroyed the performance of many leaders.

Discussions

·         Identify factors that contributed to poor performance of some kings of Israel.

1Kings 11:26-31; 1sam 15:24

·         What were Saul’s reasons for not attacking Goliath?

1Sam 17:11,25,33

·         Jeroboam established a monument that became a constant referral for sin. What were the reasons for this action?

1Kings 12:26-31

·         After Saul’s conquest of the Amalekites, he brought back sheep and Kind Agag. What where his reasons and why was it wrong?

1Samuel 15:3,7-9

Discuss applications in our generation.

·          How may leaders view themselves in the light of follower’s choices?

1Sam 15:22,23; Joshua 1:7, 24:15

Summary: We can succeed more by staying quiet than by responding to threats. In quietness and calm, there is strength. Never yield to insinuations and whims of other people. Be guided by tested principles and you will lead in this generation successfully.