Under “Leadership From the Heart” at the top of this web site is Psalm 78:72 which is my favorite verse on leadership:
“With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hands.” ESV
It speaks of two essential aspects of leadership; The heart and the hands. Leading to a visionary destination and taking care of the people as they journey with you.
I Peter 5:2 alludes to the same two aspects, “Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight.”
Personally I am better at exercising oversight than shepherding. Many leaders I have worked under have been great shepherds but leading people nowhere; no destination, no exciting journey, no adventure, no joy!
All of us need the grace of Jesus to combine the two. How would you evaluate your leadership with these two aspects in mind? Is your heart stronger than your skillful hands? Are your skillful hands stronger than your heart? Are you, with His help, doing both and developing both?
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