Jesus Ceo, SELF HELP
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Jesus CEO
Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership
by Laurie Beth Jones
Hyperion © 1995
318 pages
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• Jesus had the three strengths essential in a successful leader: self-mastery, action,
and relationships.
• The Alpha management style is based on the masculine, authoritative use of
power.
• The Beta management style is based on the feminine, cooperative use of power.
• Jesus used what can be termed the Omega management style, which incorporates
and enhances the best from both styles.
• He stuck to his mission, was passionate about his work, and did things creatively.
• He believed in his own abilities and the abilities of his staff.
• He supported his staff members and gave them respect, love, and authority.
• He supported women in leadership roles and provided them with many
opportunities.
• He treated all people equally, no matter who they were or what their station in life.
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Review
Jesus CEO
Laurie Beth Jones zeroes in on the qualities that made Jesus a successful leader, one of
the most respected and beloved in human history. This book introduces you to Jesus,
the executive, not Jesus, the religious messiah. The book is not written as a Christian
guide to leadership. In fact, it isn’t written as a continuous narrative at all. Jones offers
many sayings based on Jesus’ biblical teachings and the qualities he demonstrated. She
poses each saying or quotation as a separate lesson accompanied a couple of pages of
description and interesting examples. A widely praised, national best seller, this book is
engaging, delightfully written, detailed yet concise, and witty. It presents what amounts
to a very fl eshed-out list of leadership attributes.
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to managers and leaders, regardless of their religion or cultural identity.
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“A leader who is
not passionately
committed to the
cause will not draw
much commitment
from others.”
Omega Management
The Alpha management style is based on the masculine, authoritative use of power.
The Beta management style is based on the feminine, cooperative use of power.
Jesus used what can be termed the Omega management style, which incorporates and
enhances them both, taking their strengths but not their weaknesses. Jesus’ successful
leadership and management practices stemmed from the principles that guided his
life and teachings. These are very simple principles, which emphasize personal and
professional qualities, not religious or cultural beliefs. Thus, they transcend all artifi cial
barriers put up by individuals, groups, or nations.
Jesus had three kinds of leadership strengths. Excelling in all three of these is essential
to success in management and leadership:
1. Self-master y
2. Action
3. Relationships
“If you have not
been tested by fi re,
you do not know
who you are. And
if you do not know
who you are, you
cannot be a
leader.”
By looking at Jesus’ teachings, actions, and words, you can learn the Omega management
style as evidenced in these three types of leadership abilities.
Strength of Self-Mastery
Until a leader knows exactly who he is, he cannot be effective. Often, you discover who
you really are when you are tested, which reveals your values and strengths, as well as
your weaknesses. Jesus discovered who he was and the gifts he possessed — in short,
what he had to offer as a leader. He never spoke disparagingly of himself, only lovingly
and positively. He became the man he so confi dently described.
Jesus knew who his boss was and he kept in touch with him every day. Because your
boss knows more than you do about your company’s plans and what is really going on
behind the scenes, he or she can provide an aerial view that will guide you clearly down
your path. You must know where you are going, though not in the literal sense. You must
know your mission. Jesus knew his mission and he stuck to it. Although he had many
opportunities to use his talents for other purposes, he always declined and only used
them to further his mission.
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“Leaders must
have not only
vision and commu-
nication skills, but
also tremendous
personal resolve.”
Jesus possessed one of the highest levels of confi dence in recorded history (just be
careful if your boss thinks he’s a deity, too). And belief in one’s self is crucial in
leadership because, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Like every great
leader, Jesus did not seek approval from external forces, or from other people. He
demonstrated that an effective Omega leader has backbone and doesn’t let the issue
of approval from others affect his mission. Jesus was so clear about his mission that
he was able to avoid many potential energy leaks. He wouldn’t engage in meaningless
debates and arguments, and only shared his ideas with those who were open to them.
He counseled others to do the same, and said, “You should not cast your pearls before
swine.”
A great leader does the diffi cult things that his mission requires. Jesus made that a major
focus. As someone who had the strength of self-mastery, he owned his power and knew
what he was capable of doing.
“Small groups of
people led by inno-
vative leaders and
managers make
up the strength
and hope of this
nation.”
With exemplary self-mastery:
• He did not waste his time or energy judging others. Jesus knew that judging others
halts progress.
• He expressed his emotions and helped others do the same.
• He didn’t care if others thought that his actions looked foolish.
• He did not kick the donkey: “When the donkey you are riding suddenly refuses to
move, don’t kick it. It may be a blessing in disguise. Get off the donkey.”
• He was passionately committed to his mission and, therefore, was able to draw com-
mitment from others.
• He was dedicated to noble causes.
• He saw that love was in control of his plan.
• In the midst of turmoil, he knew that a higher purpose guided his mission.
• When Jesus was afraid, he talked about his fears to his staff, worked through them,
and didn’t let fear halt his mission.
• He was keenly aware of his resources. Jesus had the ability to create what he needed
from something else that was already there.
• He felt a sense of destiny. Like Jesus, you may not know every detail of your journey,
but your sense of destiny and purpose will help you get there.
• He prized the seed rather than the bouquet.
• He did not despise the little things. He took care of doing the little things, not just the
big things.
“The world is
crying out for lead-
ers whose goals
are to build up,
not to tear down;
to nurture, not to
exploit; to under-
gird and enhance,
rather than to dom-
inate.”
“Words have
power. And Jesus
always spoke
loving, powerful,
and confi dent
words about him-
self. People who
succeed speak
well of themselves
to themselves.”
Strength of Action
An Omega leader puts a premium on action. Jesus saw everything as alive, and with
this perspective, diffi cult things became easier to do. He viewed everything as fl uid and
changeable. Jesus created new ways of thinking and put actions behind his words and
ideas. This action was not random, however. Like all good leaders, Jesus had a plan and
he also knew how to implement it, how to inspire and how to delegate.
Jesus did not just put his message out in his immediate surroundings, he branched out.
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And, like a true leader, he wasn’t quiet about it. He was bold and stuck his neck out. He
kept his message simple. He was a very effective communicator and his ideas motivated
others. He didn’t lead from behind closed doors; he was visible, and not afraid to stand
out in a crowd.
“Even though he
was a teacher, he
refused to engage
in meaningless
debates with
people who
wanted not to learn
but to argue.”
Despite betrayals, Jesus knew that no one could ruin his plans and he practiced the
WOWSE concept: he was committed to his mission With Or Without Someone Else
supporting him. He took one step at a time, knowing that trying to do everything at once
only leads to confusion or paralysis. He fostered a unity of purpose among his “staff
members,” and told them, “Go now, and teach as you’ve been taught, and demonstrate
what you have learned.” He was always patient with his lessons, and did not mind
repeating his message when necessary to be sure that people understood.
He did not just love his staff and those who followed him. He loved everyone, and saw the
best in all people. Even when things looked darkest, he did not place blame on anyone,
not even his enemies. Instead, he was unfailing optimistic about human nature. He also
assumed that everyone else saw other people in the same positive light. He gave the best
of himself in every situation, as only the best leaders do. Not content with the status quo,
he made changes, often saying, “It has been written…but I say…”
“Judgment halts
progress.”
He took other innovative actions, too, including:
• He changed the unit of measurement. He believed that using money as the only unit
of measurement — how we measure success, progress, and ourselves — is the root
of all evil.
• He troubled himself on behalf of other people. He knew that serving others is essen-
tial to good leadership.
• He trained his replacements. He was emotionally secure enough to train those who
would help lead after him.
• Whether things were going well or badly, Jesus never asked “Why me?” He asked,
“Why not me?”
• He knew that when you have done everything you can, it’s time to go or let it go.
• He rose above it all. He was committed to doing good things and he was delightful
to work with and always levelheaded.
• He was a turnaround specialist. In almost every situation he was in, his job was to
turn things around, improve them, and reverse bad situations.
• He knew he was not alone: He felt connected to something larger than himself.
“Jesus expressed
himself and helped
others do the
same.”
“Jesus knew that
the best way to
conquer fear was
to face forward.”
Strength of Relationships
As a leader, Jesus gave people a vision of something larger than themselves, leading
people to greatness and higher purpose. Most importantly, he focused on others without
any prejudice. He was encouraging, saying “yes” freely. He always asked his staff
members what they were thinking and asked the people in front of him what they
wanted, remaining open to everyone’s ideas. At a time when this was just not done, he
empowered women, recruited them, trusted them, and gave them primary responsibilities
and leadership roles. He had no hidden agenda and nothing to hide.
Jesus believed in his staff and helped set their greatness free. He deeply respected
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those who worked with him. He clearly defi ned their work-related benefi ts, never held a
grudge, treated them as equals, educated them, and informed them fi rst about everything.
Although he held people accountable, he never blamed. He strengthened his team by
spending quality time with them, and lots of it. He set an example for his team and others
by his actions. He contemplated the well-being of his staff and was in touch with the
things his staff held most dear. He praised his staff and showed appreciation in public
and in private.
“Negative informa-
tion is free. Pos-
itive information
you have to search
for, or better yet -
create.”
He not only inspired people, he got them to sign on with him. He was protective and
sensitive to the needs of the overlooked. “Zacchaeus, come down from that tree,” Jesus
said. “I want to have dinner at your house tonight.” This simple request gave Zacchaeus
a big boost in his public reputation. He had felt insecure because he was so short; he had
to climb up in a tree to see Jesus.
Furthermore, in relationships:
“Leaders must
share information
and the sub-
sequent authority
that goes with it.”
• He kept urging people on and cheered their efforts.
• He had compassion for the crowds. He wanted his staff and others to know how
important they were to the world.
• He served others. What separates a leader from a glory-seeker is serving others.
• He loved his staff, told them so, and showed them so.
• He defended his staff publicly.
• He gave his staff the authority to do what he had delegated to them.
• He bonded with his staff by socializing with them and knowing them as people, not
just as staffers. He played with them.
• He harbored good will. He was not petty and wanted the best for his staffers and
others.
• He wanted to take everyone to the top. He wanted success for everyone around him.
• He loved his people to the end. He never burned any bridges with his staff or others.
• He saw his staff as his greatest accomplishment. He was proud of them, and made
sure they knew.
• He knew that nobody wins until we all do. Jesus had the attitude that “we’re all in
this together.”
About The Author
Laurie Beth Jones is president and founder of the Jones Group, an advertising, marketing,
and business development fi rm based in Encinada, California. She implements the
Omega Management principles in her work with businesses and other clients.
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