There are two basic ways a leader can respond when their organization is successful.
He makes it his success. He take all the credit. He produces all kinds of PR that subtly—and sometimes not-so-subtly—sings his praises. It’s all about his cleverness, his passion, his great ideas.
She makes it our success. She gives credit to God, and also to those who did their part to help. She sings the praises of a glorious God (“the victories of the Lord”) and ordinary people (“the victories of his villagers”). It’s all about our contributions.
Our world could benefit from more of the latter.
As a side note, Judges 5 is unique among all the other chapters in three ways: First, it’s the only song written in celebration of a victory. Second, it’s the only time significant credit is given to anyone other than the leader or army. Third, it’s the only time a woman is the liberator of God’s people—which might explain the presence of the first two elements. (And also why I used the pronouns “he” and “she” above. Wink, wink.)
Perhaps our world could also benefit from more women in positions of power.
(See Judges 5:1-12.)