The Management Methods of Jesus

By Bob Briner

1. Have a plan

2. Be prepared

3. Choose your own associates

4. To fill a key spot, pull out all the stops

5. Teach, teach, teach

6. Practice private communication

7. Establish authority

8. Insist on absolutes

9. Watch your timing

10. Handle corruption immediately

11. Don’t sugar coat

12. Get away from it all

13. Field test your staff

14. Practice good relations

15. Get good logistical support

16. Learn a little humility

17. Share the glory

18. Say “thanks”

19. Stay in touch with real people 

20. Be responsive

21. Don’t neglect public speaking

22. Prepare for tough times

23. Set priorities 

24. Beware of sycophants

25. Be a servant 

26. Learn how to rebuke

27. Be a fruit inspector

28. Stop worrying

29. Avoid grandstand plays

30. Be fair to all

31. Be a risk taker

32. Take care of the children

33. Pay your taxes

34. Let your results speak for you

35. Don’t cast your pearls before the swine

36. Be an inspirational leader

37. Prune for productivity

38. Don’t try to serve two masters

39. Remain calm in the storm

40. Settle disputes quickly

41. Evaluate constantly

42. Share corporate lore

43. Take the narrow path

44. Serve families

45. Stand up for your people

46. Prepare for your success

47. Cut your losses

48. Eat with the troops

49. Discourage position jockeying

50. Enjoy your work.