Category: Brady’s Experiences

Opposite Day 2014: Four “Don’t Do’s” as a Leader

Although Opposite Day is not an official holiday, it is commonly observed on January 25th.  On Opposite Day, every action is modified, so meaning is inverted.  Once Opposite Day is declared, statements mean the opposite of what they usually mean.

Did you ever play “opposite day” as a kid?  I found it was a fun way to trick friends…

In honor of Opposite Day 2014, I’ve compiled a few stories to describe four “don’t do’s” as a leader.  If you do the opposite of these things, you’ll continue to shoot for the stars!

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Three Lessons from the World’s First Management Consultant

Moses visited by his father-in-law, Jethro

In Exodus 18, Moses was overwhelmed by the problems associated with leading a large number of people.  As the NIV Leadership Bible points out, his father-in-law invented what has become a thriving profession:  Jethro was history’s first management consultant.  Jethro observed Moses in action and asked a question, “Why do you alone sit as judge while all these people stand around you from morning till evening?” (from Exodus 18:14)

Then, Jethro said, “Listen now to me and I will give you some advice…  Select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.”  (Exodus 18:15-23)

To learn from Moses’ response, click here