Laying the Axe at the Root of the Tree | Addressing the Core Issues of Leadership and Organizational Challenges

By Theron J. Williams, Sr., M.S. The phrase “lay the axe at the root of the tree” originates from Matthew 3:10 (KJV): “And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.” This metaphor underscores…...