On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth and putting dust on their heads. Those of Israelite descent had separated themselves from all foreigners. They stood in their places and confessed their sins and the sins of their ancestors. They stood where they were and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord their God for a quarter of the day, and spent another quarter in confession and in worshiping the Lord their God.
Nehemiah 9:1-3 NIV
Leadership lessons from Nehemiah continues…
when we read the chapter nine it is evident that people have understood the plight they where in, because the leader had presented the past data and the deep root cause analysis for there oppressions/failures. And how God on every time on people’s cry helped and delivered them with great compassion. The result of analysis showed that the root cause was primarily due to Rebellion, disobedience to the authorities and lack of submission to the commandments or law. In short they dishonoured God who is above all. And in the past the people of Israel have done this mistake many times. The analysis proved it and hence there was a call for repentance and turning back to God once again. And in unison the people turned to God and called on Him. They experienced the kindness of gracious God in their midst.
👉36th lesson leader have to know the history to understand the cause of failures and potential improvement points. He should do thorough due diligence using various tools to analyse the causes and bring in the solutions. Neh 9: 26-36.
👉37th lessons, Once the root cause analysis is done make people to agree the results and commitment to adhere to the processes. Make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and signing it together. Neh. 9:38
To be continued…
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God bless you.