Thursday, September 14, 2006

Leaders Worship Wisdom

Proverbs 14:33 (NLT) Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.

Wisdom’s place in the heart is not ostentatious.  It is quiet  - a strength that leads to understanding. In their groundbreaking work, Daft and Lengel, in Fusion Leadership point out that leaders must have heart to lead. The “Fusion Leader stay[s] emotionally connected with people and work…and are collaborative and interdependent.”  It is a wisdom that integrates grace and truth:  not just the cold, hard facts of truth and not just the warm safety of grace; rather, this wise leader combines them in a way that compels understanding, positive emotional reaction and change. This leader’s corporate vision “pursues higher purpose that touches the heart.” Whatever possesses a heart regulates living. What's enshrined in your heart?

Copyright © 2006 by P. Griffith Lindell

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