This is a classic example of follow-through on the part of Nehemiah. With this forthrightness he demonstrated that he was not just about talking and threatening alone, but he was also a man who follows through on his words.
Enforcing standards and norms is another leadership lesson we can learn from Nehemiah; and this is the focus of our meditation today. Nehemiah demonstrated that he could take on anyone,
Talent acquisition and management, the process of identifying, recruiting, engaging and retaining the right personnel will always be a leadership conundrum.
Thankfully, Nehemiah, was not one to balk at confrontation. Upon discovering this latest anomaly, he promptly spoke out and rebuked the ruling class for their negligence towards the Levites.
We are still learning from the leadership playbook of Nehemiah. The lesson we will focus on today is confrontation, specifically his ability to confront and redress anomalies.
As a leader, we should not shy away from leading from the front in pursuing reparation when we and the people we are leading have caused great offense to God or others.
