How to Build the Right Team

“But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.” Exodus 18:21 NLT

Every leader should covet the ability to spot talent and place them in the right positions. Doing this brings an unexplainable mental serenity. You can easily delegate without micromanaging, and trust flows throughout the circuit.

Sometimes, the talent you select may need help understanding why they’re the right person for the job. They may feel unqualified and sometimes rebellious about the new call. But after a season in that position, they also see that you made the right choice.

I’ve been placed in several leadership positions for which I felt unqualified. When I realised I was always the target for leadership, I had to change my perspective and open myself up to learning. That changed everything for me.

How can we recognise good talent?

Collaborating with the right team makes the work better. But the hard part is getting that right team. The anchor scripture provides some pointers:

1. They must be capable. Ability refers to skill and resources. Capability relates to mindset. When you place a cap on your ability, you are only “cap-able” of so much. But raise that cap (limitation), and you’ll realise you’re capable of much more. People with almost no mental limitations are always the best because their skill sets will grow.
2. They must be honest. I watched a video by Simon Sinek (author of “Start With Why”) where he said that the US Navy Seals select leaders who may be average in skill but are 100% trustworthy.

When an honest man fears God, he upholds God’s wisdom above everything else. He is unwilling to compromise the organisation’s values when he avoids bribes. This is the kind of team member to trust.

3. They must be willing. A team member may be willing to lead ten people but not fifty. Sometimes, we collaborate with people from where they are and take them to where we believe they can be.

This list is not exhaustive but is a good start. Good team players aren’t rare. Thinking they’re rare is a scarcity mindset. They’re everywhere, and we just need our eyes open to spot them.

“I walk in wisdom and revelation.”

Do you have the right people on your team? How do you spot good talent?

The best part of our leadership walk is when the talent you need is revealed, and you receive the wisdom on how to approach and convert them.