This was awesome Mike. It really encourages me in a concept that I have been tossing around, and that is Relational Management. Management by itself is just focusing on tasks and results. Jesus showed us what it means to identify a task or purpose and effectively accomplish it through leadership and relationships with people. I think that it's a good reminder that people are what make most of our businesses successful, both employees and customer alike. Why then is it so difficult to be relational and treat them like another task to be managed.
I also want to thank you for publishing a somewhat risky post. It sets a good example for some of us that need to not be afraid to speak about that we believe in, no matter what.
You are a blessing.
Jake