Category: Leadership
Leadership and the Courage to Speak the Truth
Leadership Without Truth Is No Leadership What makes a leader worth following? It’s not charisma, titles, or strategy—it’s truth. Without truth, leadership becomes fragile and relationships break down. In my latest blog post, I reflect on how Jesus’ unwavering commitment to truth in Matthew 12:22–13:53 challenges us today. Whether in business, community, or family, truth is the foundation of trust—and trust is the lifeblood of leadership.
Why Do So Many People Stay the Same?
Have you noticed how many people remain stuck year after year? They mourn over what went wrong, complain about what is, and blame others for what hasn’t changed. Whether in families, friendships, or even in businesses, this pattern repeats itself. But here is the truth: staying the same is easier than changing. Growth requires reflection, humility, and responsibility. And yet, without change there is no life. The Bible does not call us to stagnation, but to transformation. John Maxwell said it well: “The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That’s the day we truly grow up.” The Bible puts it even more directly: “Each of us will give an account of himself to God.” (Romans 14:12)
Knowledge Alone Is Of No Use
Continuous learning is essential for lifelong growth. You can have a lot of experience and still be no wiser, despite all the things you've done, seen, and heard. Experience is no guarantee of lifelong growth.
Difficult People
Why Does Collaboration Work Poorly? “The first method of assessing the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the people around him.” Niccoló Machiavelli People always act for two reasons only: fear or pleasure, with 80 % of them being motivated by fear. Insecure leaders fear losing their influence and power. They feel threatened by intelligent people. Therefore, they surround themselves with weak people. They fear that their authority will be challenged. Such leaders are not leaders! They are not worth following. They fail for two reasons: Need for control Fear of losing their position to someone else
The Law of Sacrifice
Create a big vision for yourself, your marriage, your personal life, and your professional life. Actively seek out the potential in other people, encourage them, and give them the chance to grow. Even if it means surpassing yourself. Help them rise above you. If you can do that, you will create great added value, not only for the people around you, but also for your company.
Skills Labor Shortage
Many medium-sized companies fail to engage Generation Z because they do not understand their needs. I can very well imagine that, because 95% of all people have great difficulties with changes that affect their personal values. The greatest fear is questioning one's own thought processes. A person must first realize that they can change something. But most people fail at that already.
Success Through Action
In the process of overcoming obstacles, it often seems as if nothing is moving forward and we're treading water. Yet this is precisely the time when we grow. We look for solutions, for new ways to tackle the problem. This is also the phase when our foundation becomes stronger. This is the time when we become creative and seek new resources. These are the moments when we shift our thinking, create new routines, strengthen our skills and strengths, and sharpen our senses. And in the end, we will emerge from the situation more successful. "Therefore, let us not grow weary in doing well, for the time will come when we will reap a bountiful harvest, but let us not give up before it is done!" Galatians 6:9
Wealth Does Not Make You a Leader
A world that primarily teaches that striving for success, recognition and self-realization are the noble goals in life has not understood the fundamental meaning of being human. Science and studies suggest what constitutes the meaning of life and creates satisfaction. And even though we live in an information age and most information is available to us almost instantly, we find that it is all nothing and contributes little to our peace of mind. This is the crucial fork in the road in life. The recognition of a Creator who endows us with abilities far beyond our imagination. Only when I realize that I am a spiritual being, created and released with a personal purpose, do I understand the fullness of life. Solomon, the richest and wisest king in the Old Testament, had the same experiences on his way to achieving contentment: material things and wealth are empty. But why do so many managers still fall into the same temptation?
High Performance Habits
We must be willing to look beyond our limitations, beyond what we can achieve naturally. We must be able to clearly see where we need to go to grow, serve and lead.
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Manager versus Leader
Unfortunately, people often talk about leaders who are not. Or from managers who have no leadership qualities. The direct translation from English is not helpful in this regard, because a leader is more than just a manager! They differ in the following points: 1. Vision and goal setting 2. Motivation and inspiration 3. Approach to change 4. Decision making 5. Communication 6. Employee development 7. Influence and power A true leader gains influence through credibility, trust and respect. The power of true leaders lies in their ability to inspire and rally others towards a common goal. True leaders are and were: Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King Jr, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Theresa, Nelson Mandela.