Nehemiah’s Leadership Playbook: Mission
A clearly defined mission is another lesson we can learn from Nehemiah. He was not just burdened by the pathetic state of things in his fatherland, he was also clear about what he needed to do to fix it.
Nehemiah’s Leadership Playbook: Advocacy
Another principle we learn from Nehemiah’s leadership playbook is advocacy. We had earlier meditated on how he had such a great burden for people, his compatriots in the land of Judah, which spurred him into action to do something to improve their welfare.
Nehemiah’s Leadership Playbook: Devotion
Devotion is another principle we can learn from Nehemiah’s brand of leadership. He was a leader not just in substance, but also in the spirit. He was a faith-driven authority figure who was given to prayer, fasting and other spiritual disciplines.
Nehemiah’s Leadership Playbook: Burden
The first principle of leadership from Nehemiah’s playbook is burden for the people and the land of origin. From the reference passage, we can see that the spontaneous reaction of Nehemiah when he was told about the depravity of his compatriots
Nehemiah’s Leadership Playbook: Social Justice
The next thing Nehemiah did after deciding to take on the responsibility of leadership was to pursue social justice by confronting oppression in the land. The scenario that Nehemiah met upon ascending to leadership was not savory.
How to Be A Leader Worth Dying For (Conclusion)
In conclusion of our weeklong meditation on what it takes to be a servant leader or a leader whose followers would do anything for, we will do a recap of the main points such a leader must possess.
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