Today's Business Proverb - When you make a mistake, do you cover up with your staff? - Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Subject		Today's Business Proverb - When you make a mistake, do you cover up with your staff? - Thursday, September 27th, 2007
From	Steve Marr
To	Jeremy Waterhouse
Sent	Thursday, September 27, 2007 4:53 AM

 
 

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Thursday, September 27th, 2007

When you make a mistake, do you cover up with your staff? The Lord taught "...Do not bear false witness..." (Luke 18:20, NASB). As a boss, when you make a mistake, you may want to not confess to your staff.     However, they always know.     Instead, when you are wrong, admit it and apologize if necessary.     When you admit your faults, staff will rally around you to overcome the obstacle, and will be more receptive to correction from you in the future.     Your esteem will increase with staff with your honesty.     Be truthful with staff, and your leadership will grow.

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I get these daily and love the way that it incorporates God into the business place, something that everyone could benefit from. Even little decisions that come on a daily basis require that we step-up and consider the consequences of our actions, Even the small ones.

Do you have some jobs that require significant staff development?

In Scripture, Paul related that some are gifted as teachers and confirmed, "...let him teach" (Romans 12:7).

When promoting or hiring staff in positions that require major staff development, consider carefully if they possess the gift of teaching.

Instructing, mentoring, and coaching staff require special gifts and patience to be successful. Not all of us are have those abilities.

Carefully assess a manager's ability to teach, and build up staff before making promotions requiring this skill.

Place teachers where major development is needed, for business success.