10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
I think this is a testament to the heart of Solomon, and probably David. The fact that his one big wish....wasn't all about him, but about others really says a lot.
I recently was asked to give a little seminar on my leadership style and my philosophies on being successful in this environment. The biggest turning point in my career was when I decided to stop worrying about my own advancement and started trying to make sure all those around me were successful. It's not nearly the same thing as what Solomon asked for. But, its along the same line.
It reminds me of the Costanza theory of doing the opposite. It seems like the wrong thing to do, to focus on others....but, it inevitably leads you to a better place than if we put ourselves first.
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I chose the same verse. I completely agree whether its at work or at play worrying about others first ultimately pays back dividends. In some cases those dividends may actually be financial like at work but many times for me the dividend is just a feeling which can be calm, peace, excitement. God says to love others, what better way when you are in a leadership position than to ask God to give you wisdom in that role.
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