What Can Joseph Teach Us About Business?

John Crossman talks about Joseph, the CEO of the Old Testament

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When John Crossman spoke to the Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce, he had some amazing insight about what businesspeople can learn from Joseph (Genesis 37–50). My notes from John’s presentation:

CEOs tend to be visionaries. Joseph was a visionary.

It’s great to have dreams and visions, but not everyone wants to hear about them.

Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. (Genesis 37:5, NIV)

Be discerning about with whom and when you share your dreams. Only share your dreams with people who are strong and will be honest with you.

What should you do if someone shares a dream with you?

If you feel jealous, don’t offer any advice.

If you don’t know something, say so.

Be willing to point out what you feel are challenges with the dream.

You can have a great dream and it will still all go wrong.