VI. Rule or Administration

A. The word for ruler or organizer is proisthmi "Proistemi" and means to be over in rank, to rule, to preside over, to maintain, to super­intend, to supervise, to protect or guard, to give aid, to care for, to give attention to.

B. Now, this does not mean that others cannot rule, such as, the prophet or teacher or exhorter, but it does mean that this person is better suited to be a ruler from a natural stand-point, and you will see why as we talk about the criteria.

C. Characteristics of the administrator.

1. Sees the overview -the big picture and the long range goals.
2. Is able to analyze a situation quickly and make a judgment or a decision - and it is usually the right one.
3. Motivated to organise their own area of responsibility and are not pushy.
4. Is able to coordinate the efforts of many people at once.
5. Desire to complete the task quickly, they are not procrastinators.
6. Is a good organizer.
7. Aware of resources needed to complete the task, gathering them before they begin.
8. Ability to know who can do the job, enabling them to delegate.
9. They readily assume responsibility when there is no appointed leadership.
10. Is a good leader - people tend to want to follow him - he has charisma.
11. Because he is a fast thinker, and also "thinks of every-thing", others are overwhelmed by his personality.
12. They will endure the reaction of others in order to meet the goal.
13. He "thinks on his feet" therefore he is never overwhelmed by anyone else.
14. When he comes on a situation or comes into a meeting, etc. he is quickly "in charge" and usually no one knows that the transition has taken place until afterward.
15. He is a "natural born leader".
16. Instinctively sees the blind spots that nobody else thought of.
17. Coordinates an overview of the various ideas and concepts presented.
18. Is able to formulate the objective and the best means to reach it plus several alternatives and reasons why they will or will not work.
19. They have a tremendous sense of accomplishment when the task is complete
20. Desire to move quickly to the next challenge.

D. The administrator's greatest joy is in gathering ideas and concepts into a big picture and coordinating and organizing to reach a goal.

E. The administrator's greatest dangers are:

1. Their ability to delegate may appear as laziness.
2. Ability to endure reactions of others may appear as callousness.
3. Sometimes neglect to explain the reasons for a task, and fail to motivate others.
4. Tend to view people as resources rather than individuals. Moved by goals rather than people. Tends to use people to accomplish own goals
5. Becomes upset when others do not share the same goals
6. Develops outer callousness due to being a target for criticism
7. Tends to drive himself to the point of neglecting personal and family obligations
8. Does not enjoy routine tasks
9. Neglects routine responsibilities due to interest in a job
10. Makes suggestions and then reacts when they are not followed
11. Shows favoritism or partiality to those he considers important to achieving goals
12. May cause disharmony by expressing frustration with others
13. Very sensitive to loyalty and tends to jump to conclusions based on it
14. Dumps responsibilities on others when not in charge
15. Rejects suggestions or closes ears to grievances
16. Show patterns of resentment and pride Reacts to people who do not have the same talents and abilities, focusing on their inefficiency and disorganization
17. Reluctant to dismiss valuable workers with serious problems
18. Becomes discontent with the things she has or has not done
19. Gives instructions without explanations, causing others to feel used
20. Neglects to give proper praise or appreciation