The Top Ten Leadership Principles of Jesus (Mark 8:34-38)

Extracted from The Maxwell Leadership Bible

The Gospels demonstrate beyond all doubt that Jesus is the Ultimate leader. No one has influenced people more than He. Although He never wrote a book or taught in a seminary, His movement continues to grow over two thousand years after He departed the earth. Consider ten leadership principles we see in His life, as recorded in the four Gospels:

1. Leadership is servanthood (Matt. 20:25-28; Mark 8:35).
2. Let your purpose prioritize your life (Matt: 6:33; Luke 19:10; John 17:4).
3. Live the life before you lead others (Luke 7:22,23; John 14:11).
4. Impact comes from relationships, not positions (Luke 9:6; John 4:5-30).
5. Leaders must replenish themselves (Mark 1:35-38; 6:31).
6. Great leaders call for great commitment (Matt. 10:17; Mark 8:34-38).
7. Show security when handling tough issues (Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:19-28).
8. Credibility comes by meeting needs and solving problems (Luke 5:12-15; 8:38,39).
9. Leaders must choose and develop their key people (Mark 3:14; Luke 10:1).
10. There is no success without a successor (Matt. 28:20; Acts 1:18).