Each reply must be minimum of 250 words with at least one scholarly and biblical

Each reply must be minimum of 250 words with at least one scholarly and biblical citation. Due July 8
Reply #1: Curtis
This week’s discussion post will be a reflection of an effective leading event. Paul writes about the power of reflection in the first book of Corinthians. “For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known” (English Standard Version, 2001, 1 Corinthians 13:12). Reflection and evaluation are powerful tools that can be used to facilitate critical learning (Means & Mackenzie Davey, 2023, p. 232).
Question One, an Observed Event
Effective leaders positively influence the people within the organization to complete goals that support organizational objectives (Hughes et al., 2022, p. 31). An example of this comes to mind during a time at my current company when we experienced an issue with a product line that failed. I had just briefed my senior manager about the problem, and he took a moment to think. He directed me to form a tiger team of subject matter experts to solve the problem. Further, he ensured this was top priority by personally addressing each person who he wanted to see on the team, conveying the sense of urgency through the organization.
I felt he was effective because he properly read the situation, understood the impact to the business, supported me in what I needed, and helped with conveying the sense of urgency. He also displayed his trust in me to be able to get the job done. The result was a team that was gathered, understood the urgency, and quickly came together to work through the issue. Currently, this is still ongoing due to supplier lead times, we are still meeting regularly and working what we can.
Leadership Impact
The impact of this decision on my development was two-fold. First, it helped me to develop my relationships internally by in-networking with other parts of the business I don’t interact with all that often. This was incredibly important for building trust with co-workers, and my credibility with other leaders in our business. The second was that I learned a whole lot more about our products and can now intelligently speak about them. This adds to my credibility as a leader in a high-tech manufacturing company of the understanding I now have about how our products operate.
Question Two, Biblical Example
When I think of examples of leaders in the Bible, I think of Elijah, specifically his mentorship with Elisha. Elijah put Elisha through many tests to make sure that Elisha was aware of what he was getting himself into. Biblical scholars believe that the final test of perseverance came from when Elijah was having Elisha chase him through Bethel and Jericho (Merida, 2015, p. 186). It was through these tests that Elisha proved himself worthy enough of becoming the next prophet.
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