Jesus CEO Book Review and Shared Vision Action

Jesus, CEO Book Review and Shared Vision Action Curtis Des. Rochers, Educator, CA USA

Jesus, CEO Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership Written by Laurie Beth Jones • Jesus’ leadership approach with his staff ran counter to most of the management styles and techniques employed today. • Jones uses examples of a divine manager at work.

About the Author Laurie Beth Jones • Laurie Beth Jones has written multiple national best- selling books. • Jones’ work has reached as high as the White House, the Pentagon, as well as the streets of Calcutta. • A contributor to World Vision International, and is currently helping to build an orphanage outside of Juarez, Mexico through her Jesus, CEO Foundation.

Author’s Thesis and Supporting Points • This revolutionary thought of using ancient wisdom as the foundation of visionary leadership was designed by the “Omega Leader” himself or Jesus’ leadership techniques. These tested and proven techniques can be categorized into three strengths: • The strength of self-mastery • The strength of action • The strength of relationships

The Strength of Self. Mastery • He stuck to his mission • He owned it. • He felt a sense of destiny.

The Strength of Action • He broke ranks. • He came from left field. • He rose above it all.

Strength of Relationships • He believed in them. • He set an example for them. • He defended them.

Jones’ Adventures presents: The Last Crusade Implementing a shared vision, working as a team. Supporting a modern, shared vision using ancient biblical wisdom can be applied to visionary leadership into three areas of strength:

Knowing the game plan will make a shared vision a reality. 1. The Strength of Self-Mastery • (He stuck to his mission) • Know your mission and don’t deviate from it. • (He owned it. ) • Leaders are those who view life’s resources as being on loan to them. • (He felt a sense of destiny) • Great leaders inspire others to the extent that they inspire themselves.

Giving a 110% every day will make us number 1! 2. The Strength of Action • • (He broke ranks. ) • Break free from mediocrity, and • lead the way. • (He came from left field. ) • Surprise yourself and others with your call to leadership. (He rose above it all. ) Leaders must be able to rise above controversies, jealousies, petty personal attacks, and ego slights, in order to accomplish anything of worth.

Believe in your players and they will accomplish great things. 3. The • • Strength of Relationships (He believed in them. ) Show staff members you believe in them. (He set an example for them. ) Leaders are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and set the example. • (He defended them) • Good management practice should be: Your staff is always right…at least as far as the public is concerned.

Supporting each other as a team we can accomplish our shared vision. • Students needs are priority one. • Everyone in the community is responsible for creating an environment for life-long learning. • All students can learn and be successful. • High expectations generate high success. • Diversity is recognized as a strength and valuable resource that is accepted and respected by the organization. • Learning is enhanced by caring and trusting relationships. • Celebration of efforts encourage risk taking and growth. • Personal relationships are the strength and foundation of the organization. • All individuals within our community are treated with dignity and respect. •

Now it’s your turn to take the field. Join the winning team as we work together!