The Management Methods of Jesus (Idaho Falls Library Call # – 658 B)

Publisher – Thomas Nelson: Nashville, TN, 1996

Author – Bob Briner

Briner’s chapter titles summarize well this little book:

1. Have a plan
2. Be prepared
3. To fill a key spot, pull out all the stops
4. Teach, teach, teach
5. Practice private communication
6. Establish authority
7. Insist on absolutes
8. Handle corruption immediately
9. Don’t sugarcoat
10. Get away from it all
11. Field-test your staff
12. Practice good public relations
13. Get good logistical support
14. Learn a little humility
15. Share the glory
16. Say “Thanks”
17. Stay in touch with real people
18. Be responsive
19. Don’t neglect public speaking
20. Cut your losses
21. Learn how to rebuke
22. Beware of sychopants
23. Be a servant
24. Discourage position jockeying
25. Be a fruit inspector
26. Stop worrying
27. Avoid grandstand plays
28. Be fair to all, generous where appropriate
29. Be a risk taker
30. Take care of the children
31. Pay your taxes
32. Let your results speak for you
33. Don’t cast your pearls before swine
34. Be an inspirational leader
35. Prune your productivity
36. Don’t try to serve two masters
37. Remain calm in the storm
38. Settle disputes quickly
39. Eat with the troops
40. Evaluate constantly
41. Share corporate love
42. Take the narrow path
43. Serve families
44. Prepare for tough times
45. Stand up for your people
46. Set priorities
47. Prepare for your successors