Joel Kwesi Baidoo

“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 good...

“And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” (Psalms 78:72) Psalm 78 is a historical and prophetic psalm, attributed to Asaph, a Levite and leader of worship in King David's time (1 Chronicles 16:5-7). It's a psalm that recounts Israel's history from the Exodus to the reign of King David. The psalmist attributed the successful leadership of King David to two factors: integrity and skill. But he was careful to bring integrity first, thereby projecting it as the supreme quality of leadership. On this day in 1952, Dwight Eisenhower was elected the 34th President of the United States of America. One of his most famous quotes doesn't fall far from the biblical principle above. Dwight said, “The supreme quality of leadership is integrity.” Integrity is a vital trait that encompasses honesty, strong moral principles, and consistency in actions and values, whether or not anyone is watching.  Successful leadership prioritizes integrity, a...