Leading With Skill
“And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” (Psalms 78:72) Yesterday, we emphasized the supreme quality of leadership which is integrity. Today, we shall look at the other leg of the equation which is leading with skill. Effective leadership goes beyond character, it also involves skill. Skill refers to the ability to perform a specific task or function with expertise, efficiency, and effectiveness. It involves a combination of knowledge, experience, and practice, which enables individuals to accomplish tasks with precision and accuracy. Some of the skills essential for effective leadership are communication skills, strategic thinking, emotional Intelligence, decision-making, collaboration, coaching and development, and problem-solving. Developing our skills comes by deliberate effort. The word of God encourages us to add knowledge to our faith. “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledg