[October 30, 2023] Leader is the root word of leadership. A leader is a person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country, “the leader of a protest group”. Remember, good leadership positively impacts lives.
What qualities do leaders have to be effective? They must be a good listener. Why? Because they don’t know everything. Too many so-called leaders fall into that trap, not wanting to listen to the people.
They need people to lead. For example, Moses listened to his father-in-law Jethro when he saw Moses was trying to do all the counseling of all the people issues. Jethro told Moses to get wise men under him to deal with the smaller issues of the people. Moses obeyed. Leaders, don’t be afraid to let your staff help you lead the business or group.
Next point: leaders aren’t a “yes man.” This type of leader is not effective. I know that firsthand from my military career. Leaders are willing to be team players. They don’t want all the credit when things are going well, nor do they blame others for lack of success. Keep your ego in check.
True leaders are also not afraid to go against the grain. Barnabas chose Paul (Saul), the new convert who had a reputation for throwing followers of Jesus in jail and having them killed. Barnabas was not afraid to take him and introduce them to Paul, to a world that only knew Paul’s past. They follow God at all costs without hesitation or fear!
You can find Eddie Gilliam’s Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009999874832
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All makes sense to me. Great.
Love it Mr. Gilliam.
This man, Rev. Eddie, is a good friend of Gen. Satterfield and shows how important it is to have good men and women stick together to help get the word out about God and his works.
Rev Eddie, thanks for another teachable moment. Praying for you and your family. Oh, thanks for your service.
Tks Gen Douglas Satterfield my friend to allowing me to write this blog for you his followers. I enjoy doing this for him. Yes Vanguard I am looking forward to having more of my articles posted in the blog. Until then pass this article on to anyone who might be interested in this. Again leaders keep your ego in check.
You da man, Eddie!
Very nice Facebook Page Eddie, well done!!!!!!!
Keep the faith.
God bless you and Gen. Satterfield.
Indeed, these are two wonderful men who are doing God’s work and helping others. The epitome of selfless service to mankind. Keep these dear men safe.
🙏 Amen
True leaders are also not afraid to go against the grain. Barnabas chose Paul (Saul), the new convert who had a reputation for throwing followers of Jesus in jail and having them killed. Barnabas was not afraid to take him and introduce them to Paul, to a world that only knew Paul’s past. They follow God at all costs without hesitation or fear!
Gen. Satterfield has a great website here and plenty of articles that mix things up a bit and we also have a small num ber of contributors who add a little pepper and salt to the mix as well. Keep this website going at all costs.
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And, everyone be sure to get a copy of Gen. Satterfield’s books. My favorite is “55 Rules for a Good Life” and when you read it, you will thank me.
https://www.amazon.com/55-Rules-Good-Life-Responsibility/dp/1737915529/
Appreciate it mainer. Thanks. ❤
Sir, excellent message to those of us looking to better ourselves. The Bible speaks to the many ways how we can be better, more caring, loving, and understanding of others. That is a major theme in Christianity. Let us hope for peace in the world but also prepared for war when it comes; and war always comes.
Thank you, Pastor Eddie.
Indeed, a good man. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I hope that Rev Eddie Gilliam writes more for Gen. Satterfield’s blog. Thank you sir for your ideas and help.
I personally like to thank you all for your comments on my blog. Your comments were awesome. Your
comments help Gen Douglas Satterfield and myself
greatly.
Good Leadership Impacts Lives!
Well said.