Career Makeover (Part 2)

Ephesians 6:9

THERE’S DANGER AT THE TOP:
And Sometimes In The Middle!

TODAY’S PASSAGE: Ephesians 6:9
    _{^{Ephesians 6:5-8     1 Kings 12:1-7     Colossians 4:1  &  Leviticus 25:43
     Matthew 7:2  &  18:23-35}}

THE KEY PHRASE: "In the same way. . ."

  Treat subordinates with respect & make them successful.

A SIMPLE COMMAND: "Don't threaten"

  Fear-based leadership breeds contempt &
       encourages sabotage.

THE ONE THING TO KEEP IN MIND:
                               You share the same master!

HOW TO SURVIVE AT THE TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN:
The Two Traits Every Follower Wants In A Leader
     _{^{Proverbs 20:28     1 Corinthians 13:1-4     Psalm 15:1 & 4}}

1) LOVE – Put their needs first - Make their job & life better.

2) DEPENDABILITY – Keep your commitments & promises – ALWAYS!

HOW TO THRIVE AT THE TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN:
Five Powerful Questions

1) Am I setting an example?
       _{^{1 Peter 5:1-3     See also Jesus/  Nehemiah/  Paul}}

2) Am I treating people as I’d want to be treated or as I was treated?
       _{^{Luke 6:31     Proverbs 29:21}}

3) Am I willing to remove the rebel or poisonous personality?
       _{^{Proverbs 22:10  &  20:26}}

4) Do I have thick skin?
       _{^{Ecclesiastes 7:21-22}}

5) Do I take responsibility & share credit?
       _{^{Daniel 9:4-19}}