Level The Playing Field
You have employees working for you. At some time, you will be called upon to make decisions regarding their actions. It is easier to make those decisions if you have a good working relationship with the employee, or know they are a Christian, or if you have things in common, or if you are friends. But what about God's part in this scenario? God didn't put you in the supervisory position to judge inner motives; that's His job. He put you in this position to lead with integrity based upon His teachings. Not just for the Christian but for every single person in your employ.
I had an employee describe me as "tough but fair". Tough as in I expected employees to do the job they were hired to do. Fair as in I expected the same from each person. I administered the company policies to each person equally. How does that simplify your job. You no longer have to keep up with the latest gossip, guess who is sincere, worry about grievances and lawsuits for poor supervisory decisions, rationalize to your supervisors, or lie to cover your tracks. Your employees can spend time doing their work rather than guessing what rules you are using today. If you treat everyone fair, you will have less complaining and grudges even if they are not happy with the decisions. You will gain the respect of your staff and the respect from your supervisor.
It doesn't mean I was hard nosed or had no feelings. It doesn't mean I never gave someone a break. It means I tried to administered every action with the strength of integrity God demands of each of us. Was I always a perfect employee or supervisor? No. But, as I got more and more into the Word, as I prayed every morning for guidance, I was refined and leveled. It allowed me to level the playing field for my employees. It wasn't always easy and I had to apologize for my mistakes. But, serving God means serving each and every one of our employees in a Godly manner. It's not for the faint hearted!
Galatians 6:9 - "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
I had an employee describe me as "tough but fair". Tough as in I expected employees to do the job they were hired to do. Fair as in I expected the same from each person. I administered the company policies to each person equally. How does that simplify your job. You no longer have to keep up with the latest gossip, guess who is sincere, worry about grievances and lawsuits for poor supervisory decisions, rationalize to your supervisors, or lie to cover your tracks. Your employees can spend time doing their work rather than guessing what rules you are using today. If you treat everyone fair, you will have less complaining and grudges even if they are not happy with the decisions. You will gain the respect of your staff and the respect from your supervisor.
It doesn't mean I was hard nosed or had no feelings. It doesn't mean I never gave someone a break. It means I tried to administered every action with the strength of integrity God demands of each of us. Was I always a perfect employee or supervisor? No. But, as I got more and more into the Word, as I prayed every morning for guidance, I was refined and leveled. It allowed me to level the playing field for my employees. It wasn't always easy and I had to apologize for my mistakes. But, serving God means serving each and every one of our employees in a Godly manner. It's not for the faint hearted!
Galatians 6:9 - "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
posted by Diane Gibson at
9:13 AM
