This is Good Friday. It is called "good" for a good reason. Because of the resurrection of Jesus for the rescue of mankind. But have you ever considered what brought on the darkness of this day that leads to that day? Toxic leadership!
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James and Oppression 2: The Center of Toxic Leadership
In this second look at the book of James, we will consider the center of toxic leadership. As was noted in part one of this series, much teaching in leadership circles looks at the outward behavior of the leader as the standard. But that isn't the standard for Christians.
How Toxic Leaders Respond to Strength: Toxic Leadership Goes from Bad to Worse
The toxic leader will be threatened by the slightest show of strength from subordinates. This was the story of the new king of Egypt in the time following the death of Joseph.
Laying Down Your Life as a Leader: A Lesson from the Good Shepherd
The words Jesus gives to the crowds are hard words, but particularly hard for leaders in their cultural context. What would Jesus do?
When a Leader Turns Toxic: Asa King of Judah
There are those leaders who are simply bad. They are toxic to their core and they reap destruction in the workplace. But, there are leaders who begin well and end badly.
The Responsibility of Leaders: Stopping Oppressive Workplaces
King Solomon was maybe the wisest king of all time, How did it all end and what does it teach leaders today?
Zechariah and Toxic Christian Leadership
Our distrust of God is what drives our trust in ourselves. We, in practice, believe that we can make better decisions, control situations better, and get the job done better than the LORD, even if we would never admit that. So too the Israelite leaders—priests and kings and counselors—thought they knew better than the LORD when Zechariah spoke around 500 B.C.
Grace Through Criticism: Uzziah – When He Became Strong
Sixteen-year old Uzziah ascended to the leadership of Judah after his father’s demise and reigned righteously for much of his 52 year rule. However, his arrogance led to his ruin.
Rachel’s Story: Tenacious Pursuit of Justice
When Rachel Black was struggling to make sense of her abusive pastor, there was no Christianity Today Mars Hill podcasts and seemingly no books on how an employee in a church is to respond to such disregard. All she knew was the "hairs on her arms stood up" as she sought to understand her boss.
Serving Under the Authoritarian Pastor: Jim’s Story
“The exercise of authority is designed to serve the well-being of those under its care,” says Timothy Witmer. That seems basic to the Christian, and yet how many bosses view their leadership this way?