Insights for Leading

I remember that Dad often remarked that I was very handsome. He told me that he loved my mum at first sight because she was very beautiful. I did not totally agree with him because I had hardly beheld the reflection of my face perfectly via any means, but I did not disagree with him either because I have learnt that old men don’t talk nonsense. Besides, due to constant physical labour, my body build had fledged. Now, because of my facial attractiveness, physique and responsibility within and outside of the house, my boss’ wife began to eye me. I did not notice initially until she began to create an atmosphere between us by ensuring that I served her personally; she even went as far as bringing me into her room to work there as though her female workers were not competent enough. Perhaps, she had despised her husband because of me, seeing that I embodied all that she wanted in a man whereas he often carried his military life into his home, commanding everybody without doing anyth...

As we journey along life’s trying course in this season of our earthly sojourn, I am sure beyond every reasonable doubt, that we are gathering much experience and learning from them. Such informs a vital part of our wisdom. However, it serves a good reminder amidst these real experiences that we are being exposed to different kind of lessons which are necessary for our time-bound and lifetime purposes. We learn of things that pertain to our respective career fields and are exposed to conditions that teach us sound wisdom for life. Both are necessary and important, hence, we must not look over any. Lessons from our respective fields give us skill and competence; life’s lessons adorn us with good character. The good thing about laying hold of both is that it brings about confidence. “ A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed ” ( Eccl. 8:1 ). But a lack of either might cut us short of divine purpose and leave us with feelings ...