Have you communicated your vision to your team? (91-2)~Barry Werner

Have you communicated your vision to your team? (91-2)

October 13th, 2009 in 2 Samuel, Communicating Vision, Leadership Principles, Old Testament, Rewards, Vision | leave a response

A leader’s vision unites their team. Read 2 Samuel 5:1-12.

The nation of Israel was energized under David’s leadership. All twelve tribes were united under one leader. They found a national identity: “We are your own flesh and blood” (v. 1). The people knew that God had anointed David and by uniting under David’s leadership they were actually uniting as God’s people.

A few elements of David’s vision that have transferable principles:

• David’s vision for a central location for leadership in Jerusalem gave the people an identity and a national capitol. Even in our world of telecommuting and remote offices everywhere on the globe, teams still find security when they have a sense of “home base” or common identity.

• David inspired vision in his team by offering rewards to high achievers i.e. “Whoever climbs up by way of the water shaft and defeats the Jebusites…, he shall be chief and captain” (v. 8 NKJ). David’s vision for taking the city inspired greatness in others.

• David’s vision for Jerusalem attracted other leaders. “Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs and carpenters and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David” (v. 11).

Write a single paragraph that outlines your vision for your current leadership assignment. Have you communicated this vision to the team? Constant restatement of goals and vision energizes a team.

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