To know what motivates and inspires people during the decision-making process is important. A tax collector named Matthew needed to trade his way of life for one with all the more importance and reason. The good shepherd is Jesus and we have little ground to long for anything because he will take care of our needs and wants. The good shepherd stays behind the flock, letting the majority quickly exit ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind. The perfect leader knows my destination. The perfect leader constructs an excellent internal circle, builds a great inner-circle, has great people skills, has both short-term and long-term strategies, is both under the authority and knows how to exercise authority, has a succession plan. The perfect leader forgives me for my mistakes when I ask for forgiveness and remembers them no longer. There are no limited resources that I can receive from my perfect leader. The perfect leader is generous, and a comforter in …show more content…
He possesses many qualities, first of all, he is our mediator that intercedes between us and God; he was the Sacrificial Lamb of God, a perfect example, and our Redeemer. After studying the life of Jesus, I have narrowed his leadership style down to five characteristics. Jesus is an authority figure one that never turns his back on you, however, his words are demanding. He demands us to love our enemies as we love our self and do good to them that hate you. This is hard even though it is a commandment with no exceptions. Secondly, he wants us to be an example of love, obey, pray, walk, listen, among other things and follows his commands. We are to be imitators of God. Thirdly make good decisions based on common sense and management principles. However, decisions should not be made based on emotions. Fourthly being in leadership you should be friendly with people because Jesus looks at all people as being important. When speaking to people do not divert your eyes away from them because simple acts of recognition will build a friendship faster than anything. Lastly, try to inspire people by keeping their confidence built up you must have integrity. Abraham Lincoln said that "nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man 's character, give him power." (http://www.lifeway.com/Article/Leadership) Nothing will motivate your people greater than the knowledge that