Remove all technocrats from the line of fire.
ADAGE
Warriors Lead the Way
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RESPONSE
Remove all technocrats from the line of fire. These are the folks who are always afraid of offending someone. Who quiver when receiving three customer complaints on a product purchased by 10,000 satisfied customers. Who homogenize and blunt efforts and strategies until they are ineffective. And who enforce politically correct attitudes, initiatives, and programs. Technocrats play a valuable role, just not on the front line in operating positions. See that all the technocrats on the front line are replaced with warriors. The warriors fight the battles and win the wars, and recover from the defeats. Warriors need to drive the enterprise. Leadership equals vision plus action. Leading from the front. This is not a callous viewpoint but a recognition of the role of a leader. Knowing what to do and then leading the charge to do it is the epitome of the best leadership, and the best followers are eager to help. Don’t tolerate those who oppose the team or are not helping accomplish the goals. Folks who make and sell products should be running companies, not lawyers, accountants, and financial engineers. Last, and most importantly, always sign your employee paychecks.
SCRIPTURE
1 Chronicles 12:32 From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command.
QUESTIONS
How do the Scripture(s) apply to the business adage?
Can you teach leadership? Explain.
Is servant leadership, leading? Explain.
Should leaders have to train their subordinates? Explain.
Jesus ministered to the sick and disadvantaged while leading the way. How can you do the same with your employees?
Some contemporary experts suggest that a CEO should spend their time ensuring the success of their subordinates. Is this true? If so how do you do this and lead at the same time?
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