Biblical Leadership BootcampSample

Lessons from a Lousy Leader Jesus’ story of an unrighteous manager teaches us lessons about shrewd business and a few subtle truths about leadership. This lousy leader: 1. Violated rule number one: Leadership is not to be used for personal benefit ( Luke 16:1 ). He forgot that leadership is about giving, not getting. Leaders lose the right to be selfish. 2. Learned that a leader cannot hide his heart ( Luke 16: 1, 2 ). Leadership rises or falls to the level of the leader’s integrity. Leaders are vulnerable. 3. Was proactive in facing problems ( Luke 16:3 ). He surmised how he could address the problem. Good leaders aren’t afraid to face reality. 4. Understood the value of relationships ( Luke 16:4 ). He utilized the relationships he had developed already. He received a return on his investment. 5. Understood the nature of his influence ( Luke 16: 4, 5 ). Since leadership is influence, leaders know with whom they have influence—and they go there. 6. Learned the keys to motivating others ( Luke 16: 5–7 ). Everyone is motivated in different ways. He found ways to make friends and get results. 7. Reminds us of the value of godly leadership ( Luke 16: 8–10 ). In the end, his master praised his shrewdness; but Jesus has a deeper lesson for us. Journal Prompt : What is your biggest takeaway from the lousy leader? [Illustrations included in this devotional are not visible in this view. Illustrations are only supported in the Bible App for iOS, Android, and at Bible.com]