Archive for March 2nd, 2010
Do you actively listen to your team? (111-2)
Woodrow Wilson said, “The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people.” In fact an effective leader encourages their team to tell them what they need to know, not what they want to hear. Read 2 Chronicles 10:1-15.
After Solomon’s death, his son Rehoboam was the logical choice to become the next king. The people came together from all 12 tribes and were prepared to crown him king and pledge their loyalty but they had a complaint. The taxes were too high and they needed relief. Rehobaom heard what the people said but he did not actually listen to their complaint. His lack of compassion for the people’s situation, his narrow vision, his self-centered focus and his demanding and impatient style told the people that Rehoboam didn’t really listen or understand but only used the information to fortify his pre-determined position.