“We love Him, because
He first loved us.” -- 1 John 4:19
Among our readings this week, my favorite is “Leadership with a Small “L”. This is a
graduation speech given by BYU Idaho President Kim B. Clark on December 14, 2007.
It outlines 3 principles of true leadership exemplified by the Savior. Principle
#3 discusses leading with love. Such leadership is not often found in the
business world, but a good example occurred this past week.
The day after the nightclub shooting in Orlando Florida, some
of the employees of a Chick Fil A store in Orlando went to work. The company is
well known for its policy of remaining closed on Sunday in order to honor the
Sabbath day. These employees were not seeking to change corporate policy, nor
were they seeking public acclaim. They prepared chicken sandwiches and sweet tea
then delivered them to a local blood bank where people were waiting in line to
donate blood for the victims of the shooting. Food was also prepared for the
law enforcement officers tasked with ensuring the safety of those donating
blood.
A bishop of mine while I was growing up taught “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care”. By serving their fellow community members, these employees were following
the Savior's example of leading with love. They personified love in action. They
quietly comforted those in need of comfort and shared a powerful testimony of
God’s love (Book of Mormon, Mosiah 18:9).
I want to always remember this event. I want
to lead with love in my business.
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