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In Numbers chapters 16-17, we read about the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses and Aaron's leadership. They were jealous of Moses and Aaron's authority and sought to challenge their leadership by rallying a group of 250 men against them. However, God intervened and punished the rebels by causing the ground to open up and swallow them, as well as sending a plague among the people.

The story illustrates the dangers of selfish ambition and pride, as Korah and his followers were primarily motivated by their desire for power and recognition, rather than serving God and His people. Their rebellion ultimately led to their destruction and the loss of many lives.

In the midst of this crisis, Aaron stood in the gap as a mediator between the people and God, interceding for their forgiveness and offering sacrifices to atone for their sin. This role of intercession and sacrifice is similar to Jesus, who also stood in the gap between God and humanity by offering Himself as a sacrifice for our sins.

Overall, these chapters teach us the importance of humility and submission to God's appointed leaders, as well as the need for a mediator to bridge the gap between sinful humanity and a holy God.

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Today Laura is taking you through her favorite 24 Hour Influence Challenges of 2021. Listen in as she breaks down nine of her favorite podcast moments that give you actionable steps for being a better speaker and leader. Get inspired with nine different ways to develop your skills and give back to others.

Listen to the full episodes of our top 24 Hour Challenges here:

• Janet Salazar, President, Foundation for the Support of the United Nations: Confidence & Intercultural Communication
  • This challenge is focus on caring for your entire self as a leader and the impact it can have on your team.

• Marcus Allen, CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters SE PA: Mentorship & Creating Opportunities
• This challenge helps you focus on the big vision for your life, creating a 300 item list that gives you a clear overview of everything you want.
• Jackie Linton, President, SHRM Philadelphia: Vulnerability & First Impressions
• This challenge focuses on your personal value proposition in order to gain a better understanding of how you can influence others.
• Patricia Wellenbach, Please Touch Museum: Persistence and Leadership Skills
• This challenge encourages you to choose a deadline and hold yourself accountable for taking action.
• Chris Caine, CEO, Center for Global Enterprise: Electronic Communication & Brevity
• This challenge focuses on articulating your thoughts concisely and making the biggest impact by listening first and explaining second.
• Luciana Bonifacio - Chief Development Officer, Save the Children: Opportunity and Difficult Subject Matter
• This challenge encourages you to find a role model who is already successful at what you want to accomplish.
• Karen Friar, CFO, Benco Dental: Understanding Your Team & Virtual Motivation
• This challenges reinforces the importance of gratitude, both showing it to others and making it a consistent practice in everyday life.
• Mark Nikolich, CEO Braskem America: Comfort Zones & Engaging Your Audience
• This challenge helps you to step out of your comfort zone and lead by example.
• Ralph Galati, JDog Foundation: Veteran Resources & Communication
• This challenge encourages you to get involved and take action by connecting with veterans and finding out how you can support them.

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Like an airplane ascending through the clouds in the early stages of a flight, we can expect some rough air when we first step into a new leadership role.  Our teammates are trying to see if we have what it takes to lead them well.  Pass the test and we earn their trust.  Fail it, and it’s going to be a long turbulent flight ahead.  Here’s what those leadership tests might look like, and some thoughts on how best to respond.

Notes and Resources:

• Prefer to read?  Here’s the full post:  Leadership Test: Will You Be Ready When the Challenge Comes?
• Check out “In the Heart of the Sea” by Nathaniel Philbrick on Amazon.  Note – the whaling disaster this book describes served as the inspiration for Moby Dick
• Leading former peers may be one of the hardest leadership challenges there is; here’s a link to 27 Tips, Tactics, and Techniques to make it a little easier.
• Ignoring something uncomfortable can lead to disaster; read the post Leading With a Blind Eye: Why You Can’t Ignore the Thing You Didn’t Want to See for more about this leadership hazard.
   

Quotable: 

“Leaders must learn to be uncomfortable.”  - Wally Bock, Three Star Leadership

“There is no faster way to lose the trust of our teammates than trying to hold them accountable to standards that we ourselves ignore.”  - Ken Downer  

“If the passive aggressive person senses that she has gotten under your skin, the balance of power is already shifted in her favor.” – Signe Whitson

“If we fail to set the ethical tone for our teams, someone else will.”  - Anon

Related posts: 

Leading Your Friends:  9 Ways to Lead Your Former Peers

Mind the Gap: 9 Ways to Close the Trust Gap on Your Team

Cornerstone of Leadership: What’s Yours?

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