Marks of a Wise Leaders Genesis 46:31-47:27 “Wisdom is the power to see and the inclination to choose the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it.” JI Packer, Knowing God, p. 80 1. Wise leaders properly prepare people for the tasks ahead. 2. Wise leaders experience God’s favor through others. 3. Wise leaders provide for family needs, if possible. 4. Wise leaders aim for win-win situations. 5. Wise leaders gain the respect of those they lead. 6. Wise leaders create a culture for others to flourish in God’s will.