Leaders Speak to Transform, Not Merely Inform Then Agrippa said to Paul, You are permitted to speak for yourself. So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself: I think myself happy, King Agrippa, because today I shall answer for myself before you concerning all the things of which I am accused by the Jews, especially because you are an expert in all customs and questions which have to do with the Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently. Acts 26:1-3 In a compelling court speech, Paul addressed King Agrippa. Try to sense Pauls strategy. Paul believed the best defense is a good offense and nearly converted King Agrippa. Observe how this leader attempted to persuade his audience: He appeared relaxed, yet used animated gestures. He humbly thanked the king for allowing him to speak. He affirmed the kings knowledge and expertise. He identified with their opposition to the life he now embraced. He described his motives as pure and constructive. He explained that his obedience to God caused his trouble. He challenged them with reasonable and verifiable facts. He pled with them to obey God. Excerpt from The Maxwell Leadership Bible
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