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Leading from the Beginning - Nu Leadership Series

By: Daryl G.

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.”

Genesis 1: 27, 28

Let us review leadership from the very beginning. In Genesis 1, we find God designing the universe in His Glory. God instructs his first leader, Adam, to have “dominion over the Earth.” God further instructs Adam on his management duties in Genesis 2:15 to “dress and keep it.” However, it appears this agrarian lifestyle was not enough. God gives Adam additional guidance in Genesis 2:16, 17 to help build Adam’s leadership character. Eve, his wife, provides him with contradicting instructions. This creates the first leadership dilemma.

What will Adam do? It appears that Adam, the father of humanity, fails to live up to God’s expectation; for he was made in God’s image. Adam did not comply with God’s instructions. As a result, Adam and his descendents are dealt a severe punishment in Genesis 3:19. You see this in the world that leaders now exist--a very hostile environment.

During these leadership series, we will explore leadership concepts as it relates to the practical side of leading others. We will borrow something from the academic community as well from practitioners. Effective leadership is critical, and leadership thought will help guide us through life while we exist in this organizational exile.

References:

Bass, B. (1999). Bass & stogdill’s handbook of leadership. New York, NY: The Free Press.

Holy Bible. King James Version

Northouse, P. (2004). Leadership theory and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

© 2007 by Daryl D. Green

Examine how leadership evolved from a Christian perspective. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

Daryl D. Green has published over 100 articles in the field of decision-making and leadership. Mr. Green is an author of several books, including More Than A Conqueror. He has been noted in USA Today and AP. For one free coaching session ($50 value), you can email him at www.darylgreen.org.

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