Faith Integration Paper
BU 490
Lead By Example- Faith Integration Paper My father and uncles’ instilled a statement in my head from a young age that I will never forget. This statement is closely related to the Law of Legacy and very relevant to being a leader in the modern business world. The statement only consists of a few words, but these words are very powerful and if this statement is followed, your reputation as a leader will be respected and hopefully emulated. The statement is, “Lead by example, do what is right, be the best you can be, and treat others the way you would like to be treated.” I believe this statement is related to the law of legacy because it is action oriented. John Maxwell states in his description of the law of legacy that leaders who leave a legacy take a different approach than leaders who just aim to please themselves. Leaders who leave a legacy lead with tomorrow in mind as well as today. He also states, “When all is said and done, your ability as a leader will be judged by how well your people and your organization do after you are gone. Your ultimate value will be measured by succession.” The main reason why I believe this statement is so closely related is because if you follow the steps of the statement, your legacy should be one that is honored. If you successfully lead by example, you will have paved a way for your successors. Like the fourth step of the law of legacy guidelines, “Prepare to pass the baton well,” leading by example prepares your followers to remain in line with your goals. Maxwell also provides an acronym for a leader leaving a legacy. It is based on Jesus’ idea for leaving a legacy. The acronym is IDEA and it consists of instruction, demonstration, experience, and assessment. All of these “ideas” are consistent with the leading by example approach to being a successful leader in the modern business world. I believe the most pertinent letter of the acronym would have to be the d, demonstration. In his description of
Lead By Example- Faith Integration Paper My father and uncles’ instilled a statement in my head from a young age that I will never forget. This statement is closely related to the Law of Legacy and very relevant to being a leader in the modern business world. The statement only consists of a few words, but these words are very powerful and if this statement is followed, your reputation as a leader will be respected and hopefully emulated. The statement is, “Lead by example, do what is right, be the best you can be, and treat others the way you would like to be treated.” I believe this statement is related to the law of legacy because it is action oriented. John Maxwell states in his description of the law of legacy that leaders who leave a legacy take a different approach than leaders who just aim to please themselves. Leaders who leave a legacy lead with tomorrow in mind as well as today. He also states, “When all is said and done, your ability as a leader will be judged by how well your people and your organization do after you are gone. Your ultimate value will be measured by succession.” The main reason why I believe this statement is so closely related is because if you follow the steps of the statement, your legacy should be one that is honored. If you successfully lead by example, you will have paved a way for your successors. Like the fourth step of the law of legacy guidelines, “Prepare to pass the baton well,” leading by example prepares your followers to remain in line with your goals. Maxwell also provides an acronym for a leader leaving a legacy. It is based on Jesus’ idea for leaving a legacy. The acronym is IDEA and it consists of instruction, demonstration, experience, and assessment. All of these “ideas” are consistent with the leading by example approach to being a successful leader in the modern business world. I believe the most pertinent letter of the acronym would have to be the d, demonstration. In his description of