Proverbs 16:21, 23: 6 (NAS)
21The wise in heart will be called understanding, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. 23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
One definition of leadership incorporates the word influence: another includes the words process of persuasion.
Definitions of leadership agree simply that a person who has followers is a leader. Street gangs have leaders. Criminal organizations have leaders.
It’s NOT about leadership; it is about the right kind of leadership. Wise leadership develops from other-centeredness that can only flow from a changed heart. Motives are changed. The intent of this heart yields gracious speech that increases impact.
When your heart is in sync with God’s heart, your persuasiveness takes on a winsome patina that results in mobilized action in your followers.
Do you want willing, motivated, committed followers? Start with your heart.
Copyright ©2007 by P. Griffith Lindell
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