Differences Between Wise & Foolish Leaders
Here’s some differences between a WISE leader and a FOOLISH leader
In 10th grade I read James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” I began a life time of praying for a pursuing wisdom. Here’s just a few of the things I’ve learned along the way…
Wise people have knowledge and use it. Foolish people have knowledge and do not.
A wise person knows that all of life is connected. A foolish person does not.
A wise person begins with the end in mind. A fool begins with the now in mind.
A fool is a person who knows the difference between right and wrong but does not care.
Both will impact your life. A wise person will make you wise. A fool will make you suffer (Prov 13:12)
God gives wisdom (James 1:5). Foolishness comes naturally.
A wise person adjusts themselves to truth. A fool hears tries to adjust the truth.
Wise people are teachable. Fools are not. They continue to make the same bad decisions.
Wise people get up early. Fools stay up late.
The wisest people I know use social media sparingly. The foolish people I know are on it constantly. (Proverbs 29:11)
Fools have something to say and say it. Wise people have lots to say but speak less. (Proverbs 18:2)
Wisdom is rooted in eternity. Foolishness is rooted in earthliness.
Wise people aren’t looking for a fight. Fools love to quarrel. (Proverbs 20:3)
Wise people don’t sweat the small stuff.
Fools are loud. Wise people are not. (Ecc 9:17)
Wise people create their own struggle. Fools live in crisis.
Wise people love peace (because they have it with God) and they extend it.
Wise people embrace struggle because it’s hard. Fools refuse struggle because it’s hard
Wise people do not minimize the feelings of others. Fools do quite often.
Wise people have developed the discipline to listen before speaking. “Fools rush in” (Elvis)
I’ve noticed that fools tend to finish other peoples sentences.
Wise people don’t emphasize other people’s mistakes. Fools hold on to history.
Foolish leaders think that complaints are attacks against them. Wise leaders have learned that these people often love the organization and just want to be heard. (Proverbs 12:16)
Wise people are made of Teflon. Fools are made of fly-paper. (Proverbs 17:10)
Wise people are learners. Fools are know-it-alls.
Wise people are sought for for advice. Fools wonder why no one ever asks their opinion. Therefore, they must post on social media often.
Wise people neither have to or want to be the smartest person in the room.
Wise leaders know WHAT and WHY…but don’t always have to know HOW.
Not all wise people have a degree. Many fools do.
Fools try to go back…Wise people go forward
Wise people do not show favorites.
Fools are fakes. Wise people aren’t disguised people (They are the real deal.)
Wise people are generous. Fools hoard.
Wise people exercise every day. Fools say things like “I hate to run.”
Wise people hang with wise people.
Wise people love the history channel. Fools love ET.
There are lots of fools. There are few wise people.
A wise person is disciplined. A fool is chaotic and unruly.
A wise person is laser focused. A fool is all over the map.
A wise person chooses very few battles. A fool is always in attack mode.
Wise people are humble, hungry and smart. Fools are haughty and stupid.
Wise people prove they are wise by the way they live their lives. Fools say they are wise but their lives say otherwise.
Wise people usually have money. Fools usually do not.
Wise people pay cash. Fools have credit cards, debt, car loans…
Fools are often marked by bitter jealousy and selfish ambition (James)
Fools boast externally but are inwardly a wreck. And everyone knows it.
Fools do not consider eternity. Wise people are saving for retirement, kids college, kids weddings, etc…
Fools should be left to deal with the consequences of their decisions. Wise people know when this has gone far enough.
Wise people are Christians. Fools are either religious, spiritual or nothing.
Wise parents will read their kids texts, snapchats, emails, etc… Fools say that kids should have complete privacy.
Fools are surrounded by fools.
Wise people are balanced people (Ecc 4). They know how to work and rest. Fools are all work or are all rest.
A wise student does homework right after school. A wise parent makes sure they do.
Foolish parents let their kids grown up. Wise parents raise them up (Ephesians)
Fools ask “What am I here for?” Wise people ask “Who am I here for?”
Fools ignore Godly counsel. Wise people can learn from an idiot. (Proverbs 23:9)
