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WHY the Bible? This book presents 40 principles of leadership based upon the Holy Scriptures. The number 40 is one of the most meaningful numbers in the Bible. While the number seven is considered to be perfect number, the number 40 appears in numerous Scriptures: The flood lasted for 40 days and nights, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, Moses was on the mountain for 40 days when he received the Ten Commandments, David reigned for 40years, and Jesus was in the wilderness during his temptation for 40days.Thus, perhaps it is appropriate that this book have 40bibilically inspired of Leadership. History is full of stories of leaders who have achieved greatness. Example includes Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Winston Churchill, and Abraham Lincoln just to name a few. However, the decision was made to look to the Bible as the primary source of the principles of leadership. The Bible is God’s inspired Word. The Bible presents its leaders as they are foibles and weakness along with strengths and accomplishments. The Bible doesn’t sugarcoat or use public relations techniques to portay its leaders. God’s words paint a person as he or she really is. They are presented with both the good and the bad. Examples are numerous and include men such as Noah, Abraham, Peter, and David. Noah followed God’s instructions and built an ark in preparation of a flood which would preserve humankind. But, later he is depicted as being both drunk and naked. Abraham, the father of many nations and the great patriarch, lied about his wife and set her up for adultery. Peter’s record reflects great courage as well as a long list of failures. David the great leader of Israel, sinned with Bathsheba and arranged for the murder of her husband, Uriah the Hittite
LEADERS ARE LIKE EAGLES NOT LEMMINGS Leaders are often compared to eagles. One sign in an executive’s office read. ”Leaders are like eagles; they don’t’ flock, you find them one at a time.” The eagle