If we take a second look at the life of Jesus we would realize that He was an excellent leader and a leader maker. If we look at the way Jesus went about his work, it was no different from the 'ideal office' set up we would want in this day and age. He had great sub-ordinates. A perfect task list. Targets to be achieved and a job profile laid out for each and every one.
1. Jesus hand picked the 12
Jesus must have already sorted in his head the kind of positions he had vacant in "His office". His disciples/ sub-ordinates didn't apply for the jobs but were "called". They didnt need to have experience in a particular field, but needed to have the drive and passion he needed to achieve the goal. He didn't look out for people holding senior positions, but for commoners who were ready to learn. Street smart, but true at heart. Moreover, sub-ordinates who were ready to follow initially so that they could lead in the future
2. Jesus stuck to the plan
Jesus knew what he had come on earth to do. His life was written way before he was born. All he had to do is live by it. So we went about the plan with no alterations whatsoever. The goal had been set. The path to it had been defined. The systems were laid down. He went about executing the plan.
3. Love was the contract.
There was no agreement, work tenure or salaries fixed for the disciples. The brotherhood bond that they shared was the contract. The love that Jesus had for his sub-ordinates created a different kind of loyalty that the disciples had for Him. Love was the contract and love was the business. And it carries on till this date.
4. Jesus had an open office.
Wherever he sat with his disciples, that place was his office. No big set-up. No stone structures. The land was his office. He would have his meetings on the mount, conferences under trees, workshops by the lake. No overheads, and ran a very successful "operation" for 3 years.
5. The biggest outfit till date.
What started 2000 years ago has bloomed into an office that is bigger than any of the Microsofts, Sonys or Reliances of the world. Successfully running our hearts, minds and souls. Making new "callings" everyday to go about its business of Love.
Maybe our business men of today could learn a thing or two by looking closely at His life.
1. Jesus hand picked the 12
Jesus must have already sorted in his head the kind of positions he had vacant in "His office". His disciples/ sub-ordinates didn't apply for the jobs but were "called". They didnt need to have experience in a particular field, but needed to have the drive and passion he needed to achieve the goal. He didn't look out for people holding senior positions, but for commoners who were ready to learn. Street smart, but true at heart. Moreover, sub-ordinates who were ready to follow initially so that they could lead in the future
2. Jesus stuck to the plan
Jesus knew what he had come on earth to do. His life was written way before he was born. All he had to do is live by it. So we went about the plan with no alterations whatsoever. The goal had been set. The path to it had been defined. The systems were laid down. He went about executing the plan.
3. Love was the contract.
There was no agreement, work tenure or salaries fixed for the disciples. The brotherhood bond that they shared was the contract. The love that Jesus had for his sub-ordinates created a different kind of loyalty that the disciples had for Him. Love was the contract and love was the business. And it carries on till this date.
4. Jesus had an open office.
Wherever he sat with his disciples, that place was his office. No big set-up. No stone structures. The land was his office. He would have his meetings on the mount, conferences under trees, workshops by the lake. No overheads, and ran a very successful "operation" for 3 years.
5. The biggest outfit till date.
What started 2000 years ago has bloomed into an office that is bigger than any of the Microsofts, Sonys or Reliances of the world. Successfully running our hearts, minds and souls. Making new "callings" everyday to go about its business of Love.
Maybe our business men of today could learn a thing or two by looking closely at His life.
Oh, this is so lovely KEvin. It's so good to see Jesus glorified. And, without a doubt these are very pertinent observations. Practical and can be applied.
ReplyDeleteI like the post on blind faith too. Belief is largely a heart issue, hyst like falling in love...