NEHEMIAH'S LEADERSHIP -PART 3

 NEHEMIAH’S LEADERSHIP - PART 3

It’s been a wonderful ride with Leadership so far. Having learnt about the nature of Nehemiah’s Leadership; we need to look more into this and understand well these truths and put them to work. Until our understanding becomes more fruitful, there is little results that can be yielded for us. Therefore, a desperate effort is needed in the place of full understanding; a willingness to not let go of knowledge and walk fully in it. Earlier in our previous publications, we see the nature of Leadership and that deposited in just one man-this tells us that we do not need only some of these truths but all of it; if we can work with them all, and with God on our side then we can be sure of success in our various Leadership calling. Yes, God was the first leader of all times; HE dwelt among men and led (Jesus Christ) and HE still leads even now (The Holy Spirit). We must place a significant value on HIS leading as leaders to lead well. 

We have looked at these traits needed for successful leadership- KNOWLEDGE OF PURPOSE, CONVICTION, VISION, PASSION. But, today we will look into some other truths:

INSPIRATION

In Leadership, Inspiration is that point where the leader connects with other fellow individuals. It’s that point where others are driven together with you in that vision, in that goal.  A leader’s passion is like a flame; it ignites new possibilities in the minds and heart of other people, causing them to think in new ways and revealing the conviction and vision within them. A leader’s act towards inspiration goes a long way in shaping the minds of his followers and in shaping the outcome of his leadership. We see Nehemiah in Nehemiah 2:17-18; His life was inspiring enough; the people around him were inspired through his works. For every leader, the ability to inspire others around you speaks well of your leadership.  Nehemiah’s passion inspired others to embrace his vision. The officials that the king gave Nehemiah to help him did not know what Nehemiah was planning when he told them the plan, yet they embraced it. Nehemiah 2:18 “Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build, So, they strengthened their hands for this good work”. He awakened a sense of Purpose in others that they were just ready to follow him willingly; this should be every leader’s nature. As a Leader, we do not need strong force at all times; just inspire your subordinates and they will follow willingly. Inspiration in itself is a force; it is the opposite of intimidation and also the absence of manipulation.

INFLUENCE 

Influence is the ability to motivate other people to take actions and effect change. Leadership is Influence. Your ability to effect a certain response, approach or way of life in your followers will only lead to timely and successful realization of common goals. No leader exists as a leader without his followers. The way you relate with them has a lot of potential to either influence them wrongly or rightly. Successful leaders are not made without Successful followers; and all these depend on how well you have effected Success in them. We all have exercised influence in one way or the other, (either as leaders or even as followers) whether positive or negative. Leaders who exercise positive influence don’t try to prove themselves to others, they just reveal their purpose to others. As they get inspired, they are much influenced to take actions to help him fulfill his vision. Nehemiah 2:18 says it all; the affirmative response of the people LET US RISE UP AND BUILD. As Leaders, we must be able to make use of these tools successfully if we really want to lead successfully.  Nehemiah never directly asked them to start building, he only influenced them. What influence do you have on your followers; How well do you inspire them? These are all questions we need answered as Leaders who want to be successful in our calling; and not just successful, who want to breed success in those that are under him. This should be every leader’s goal and every man’s dream. That in all we do, we just strive to work well, as by leaders and even as followers. Everyone is important and if change or any transformation must take place, it must involve us all.

Nehemiah that was a cupbearer in the king's palace later became the Governor of his people. That is a huge transformation.Leadership is responsibility.As a leader you have to take responsibility unless you will end up a liability with your purpose.

Thank you for reading through and have a blessed weekend ahead.

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