In this article, we will discuss scripture written about leadership while outlining how a business coach can spark conversations that drive growth and success. Heavenly wisdom from the Bible has served business leaders throughout history, offering perspective and truths to consider and study. How can you apply these verses to your leadership styles? In this article, we will break down how integrity, collaboration, community, doubt, accountability, and listening skills shape excellence in Christian leaders. We will also focus on how honoring our God-given gifts makes a difference in our attitudes and motivations that drive success.
Integrity
Christian leaders know that integrity is crucial to long term success. Conversations that focus on honesty and integrity make room for self-reflection and a deeper understanding of a leader’s motivations. A business coach may ask questions like
What does success look like for you?
What goals are you working towards?
What Christian values are at work in your role as a leader?
Each of these questions create room for conversations that focus on what success looks like. Having integrity as a Christian business leader means being honest with yourself when evaluating your motivations. Mark 8:36 states, “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?”. Another way to think of this question is “What success could possibly outweigh rewards God has in store for those that follow him?”.
Collaboration and Community
Pride may be holding a business leader back as well. A business coach may ask, “Who can you rely on for honest advice?” or “What role does collaboration play in your company culture?”. These questions drive conversations around the importance of community. Proverbs 15:22 says, “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Managing great pressure and responsibility as a business leader is not something you need to take on alone. Planning without delegating or collaborating leaves room for blind spots. It can be argued that developing a strong team around you is crucial to business excellence.
Doubt
So often Christians find ourselves coming together to ask the question, “What is God’s plan for me?”. In a quest to answer this question, we may find ourselves in seasons of insecurity or doubt. If you feel stuck or insecure in your purpose, consider this heavenly wisdom from Matthew 28:16-17: “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” This verse highlights a moment when the disciples believed in God, worshiped Him, and still had doubts. A great Christian business leader can acknowledge their own moments of doubt, without letting it define their faith. A business coach may ask those in leadership positions how accountability, communication, and faith helps leaders navigate their moments of doubt.
Communication
Proverbs 18:13 states that, “If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.” Accountability and communication go hand in hand for leaders who are looking to excel. In seeking answers to the question of your purpose, you may find yourself on a path of trial and error and it is important to point out that even great leaders who are set on the path to their purpose ask big questions about God’s plans for them. As you find yourself asking these questions, consider how a great Christian leader can develop habits as a good listener who hears before he answers.
Honoring God-Given Gifts
One more piece of heavenly wisdom to consider comes from 1 Corinthians 15:10 which states, “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.” God’s role in our success is key! If your business is struggling, the simple question of “How are you honoring your God-given gifts?” starts great conversations. For some business leaders, this question draws attention to blind spots and weaknesses. They may realize that they have fallen short when it comes to honoring their God-given gifts in their work life. For some business leaders, this question draws attention to the fact that their God-given gifts are absent in their personal lives. The verse above states “His grace toward me was not in vain,” and this should be taken seriously when reflecting on the ways you have set yourself on a path to success. Acknowledge and celebrate the talents and skills that make you a great business person, friend, partner, coworker, client, employee, and leader.
As you consider these conversations and questions posed by business coaches, remember the Bible verses that may deepen conversations and shift your perspectives. Heavenly wisdom is available to us! Developing the habit of studying these pieces of wisdom and talking about their applications in your day to day life as a leader can make a huge difference! Integrity, community, doubt, accountability, communication, and God-given gifts play large roles in productive conversations with a business coach.A business coach can help you focus your vision, gain perspective, and strategize for maximum effectiveness. To find the right business consultant for you, connect with Convene!