Archive for the ‘Qualities of Good Leadership’ Category


Diligence

Proverbs 12:24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor

Trustworthy messengers

Proverbs 13:17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a   trustworthy messenger brings healings

Don’t penalize people for integrity

Proverbs 17:26 It is also not good to fine the righteous, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness

Listen before Answering

Proverbs 18:13 He who gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him

Able to discern

Proverbs 18:15 the heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out

Listen to both sides of the story

Proverbs 18:17 The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him

Able to stand up under adversity

Proverbs 24:10 If you falter in a time of trouble how small is your strength!

Able to stand up under praise

Proverbs 27:21 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but people are tested by their praise

WHAT HAPPENS WITHOUT GOOD LEADERSHIP

 Honoring the wrong people backfires

Proverbs 26:08 Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool

A wicked ruler is dangerous

Proverbs 28:15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people

People despair

Proverbs 29:02 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, people groan

A wicked ruler has wicked officials

Proverbs 29:12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked