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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

President Spencer W. Kimball describes the Savior's Leadership Style

In 1979, President Spencer W. Kimball wrote a highly instructive article entitled " Jesus:  The Perfect Leader, " (Ensign, Aug. 1979, 5-7)


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"Jesus knew who he was and why he was here on this planet.  That meant he could lead from strength rather than from uncertainty or weakness.

Jesus operated from a base of fixed principles or truths rather than making up the rules as he went along.  Thus, his leadership style was not only correct, but constant.  So many secular leaders today are like chameleons; they change their hues and views to fit the situation-which only tends to confuse associates and followers who cannot be certain what course is being pursued.  Those who cling to power at the expense of principle often end up doing almost anything to perpetuate their power."

CES. Principles of Leadership: Teacher Manual, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City. pg. 114)

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