Last night my wife and I watched parts of
Undercover Boss. It is amazing that from this correct leadership strategy, a boss actually putting himself or herself in the workers' shoes, that CBS is making millions. Besides learning that this is an all too infrequent practice,I learned some other things as well.....
1. Jesus went "undercover" for 30 years according to Luke 3:23. He spent much time in research and development.
2. We should always consider ourselves working for God, not a boss. Colossians 3:23 states, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." This attitude is helpful in many ways. If you work for God, you'll never call your boss an idiot to his or her face.
3. As leaders we must spend time with all of our people. Jesus did. He spent time with even the tax collectors and sinners. Mark 2:15-17.
4. Listen to others - the Bible commands this. "He who answers before listening--that is his folly and his shame." Proverbs 18:13. "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" (Matthew 11:15).
Enjoy the week getting to know your employees better. It may just be the salvation of your company.
