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Maundy Thursday: What does “maundy” mean?

Holy Week Reading Plan: Matthew 26 Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ last meal with his disciples. The Last Supper is documented in Matthew 26:17-30, Luke 22:7-38, Mark 14:12-26 John 13: 1-38. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin word meaning “command” and refers to Jesus’ command to wash feet. In John’s account of the Last Supper,Continue reading “Maundy Thursday: What does “maundy” mean?”

Leaders are Servants

Have you ever worked for a leader who acted like he was better than other people? Perhaps he refused to do tasks he thought were beneath him. Or perhaps she expected her team to serve her. Leaders today might segregate themselves from those that work for them. However, this was not how Jesus led. AsContinue reading “Leaders are Servants”

What is Individualized Consideration?

There are four components to transformational leadership: This post will focus on Individualized Consideration. In their book, Transformational Leadership, Bernard M. Bass and Ronald E. Riggio state, “Transformational leaders pay special attention to each individual follower’s needs for achievement and growth by acting as a coach or mentor” (p. 7). Essentially, transformational leaders show authentic interestContinue reading “What is Individualized Consideration?”

What is Inspirational Motivation?

There are four components to transformational leadership: This post will focus on Inspirational Motivation. In their book, Transformational Leadership, Bernard M. Bass and Ronald E. Riggio state, “Transformational leaders behave in ways that motivate and inspire those around them by providing meaning and challenge to their followers’ work” (p. 6). Essentially, transformational leaders have theContinue reading “What is Inspirational Motivation?”

What is Transformational Leadership?

In my book, A Leader Worth Imitating, I explain that leaders have the power to transform people’s lives (Principle 18). This change can either be positive or negative. If you as a leader want to make a positive change in the lives of those you lead, learning about the components of transformational leadership is aContinue reading “What is Transformational Leadership?”