Biblical Phronesis Podcast

Preamble Leaders high on conscientiousness are meticulous, careful, and reliable. They honour transactional commitments because of their integrity. The central question for the episode is ‘how do high conscientiousness personality traits predict authentic leadership?’ A good conscience is positively related to authentic leadership. Leaders with a good conscience are self-aware and self-regulated....

Preamble Leaders low on agreeableness are distrusting and not accepting of others. They are unkind and cold. The central question for the episode is ‘how do low agreeableness personality traits predict authentic leadership?’ Low agreeableness in leaders hinders the imitation of Jesus’ kind of influence. Followers of leaders low in agreeableness see them as inconsiderate. Leaders low on agreeablene...

Preamble Leaders high on agreeableness are trusting, nurturing, and accepting of others. They are kind, gentle, honest, and warm leaders. The central question for the episode is ‘how do high agreeableness personality traits predict authentic leadership?’ Agreeableness helps leaders model Jesus’ kind of influence. Followers of leaders high in agreeableness see them as honest. Leaders high on agreea...

Preamble Leaders low on extraversion shun social attention. They are introverts that engage in reading and writing as opposed to seeking attention and excitement. The central question for the episode is ‘how do low extraversion personality traits predict authentic leadership?’ Low extraversion (introversion) make leaders less sociable but careful and methodical. Introversion in leaders positively...

Preamble Extraversion is the tendency to be sociable, assertive, and energetic. Leaders high on extraversion draw strength and encouragement from others to make a positive impact. The central question for the episode is ‘how do high extraversion personality traits predict authentic leadership?’ High extraversion that is underpinned by self-control is positively related to authentic Christian leade...

Biblical Phronesis | BPS2 E1 Personality Traits in Leadership  Preamble Within the context of the church, Season 2 of Biblical Phronesis shall examine how the Big 5 personality traits (extraversion, agreeableness, consciousness, openness to experience and neuroticism) link up with authentic leadership. The central question for the season is ‘how do personality traits predict authentic leadership s...

Preamble Many ordained church ministers are unsure if they are leaders. They sense that their calling is to be a Pastor or an Evangelist but are not sure how such roles tie up with being a leader. However, in a rapidly changing world, leadership is vital in helping the church move ahead. The Church needs godly servant leaders; godly servant leaders need the Church. Questions What characteristics f...

Preamble Every organisation rises and falls on leadership. Stagnation, failure, disappointment, and other disorders within a team or an organisation are traceable to the values of those leading at a particular time. It is thus essential that leaders have the correct values – Godly values. Questions What are the impeccable values of authentic leaders? Authentic leaders have impeccable values, which...

Preamble Leaders seldom take the time to positively influence and earn the admiration of their followers. They always want to earn the approval of their superiors over whom they have no authority. Eye-service (or lip-service) becomes the order of the day with such leaders. That is why one must learn the practices of leading down in an organisation.   Questions How do we lead down (lead followers [...

Preamble Many leaders today engage in toxic rivalry with peers that do not glorify God. The intense rivalry comes from either inferiority or superiority complex. A feeling that I am ‘better than’ (pride & prejudice) is a negation of the intent of servant leadership. When such feelings are allowed to reign, it is difficult to evolve an authentic leadership style.   Questions: How do we lead acr...

Preamble: One that will be an authentic leader like Jesus must learn to lead self and others in one-on-one encounters, teams, and communities. Leading in varying roles require influencing superiors (leading up), peers (leading across) and subordinates (leading down). The problem is that not everyone in leadership roles is able to functionally lead up in organisations.   Questions: How do we lead s...

Preamble  Everyone aiming to lead like Jesus will face challenges. Christians aiming to be authentic leaders may rejections and persecutions made worse by intense rivalry due to either inferiority or superiority complex.   Questions: What are the common challenges faced by leaders in an organization? What can Christians do to overcome common leadership challenges? Authentic leaders must overcome c...

Preamble: Leaders lead up, across and down in an organization. It is misleading to shy away from leading simply because one is not occupying the top position in a Parish or an organization. Myths promote useless speculations that are destructive to the body of Christ. Questions: What are the myths believed by people far from the top of an organization? How do leaders overcome the myths believed by...

Preamble:  Leaders tend to either avoid conflict or go into it without a clear approach to realize a positive outcome. Conflicts lead to derailment of purpose and focus. Conflict leads to discouragement and makes a mockery of the Great Commission, which is to make disciples of all nations.   Questions: What helps leaders to navigate conflict? What prevent leaders from rushing to judgement? What pr...

Season 1 theme: Authentic Leadership Preamble:  Circumstances often blind us to the fact that challenges are usually not as big as we think. When we are low in being thankful for the work of God in our life, our followers are exposed to unwanted and undesirable leadership acts. Questions: What is the gateway to Grace in Leadership? How do we shift our focus away from challenges? How do leaders cul...

Season 1 theme: Authentic Leadership Preamble:  Grace, which is unmerited favour, is lacking in the decisions and actions of Christian leaders. When Grace is applied to people-to-people relationships, it is the practical expression of love to one another. This expression is becoming scarce in churches.  Questions: What are the tenets of Graceful Leadership? How does one become Graceful to self and...

Season 1 theme =  Authentic Leader Preamble: Leaders struggle to get the best from their teams. The led also fail to get blessed by their leaders. There is a misalignment of expectations between leaders and the led. Questions: What makes an authentic leader effective? How do authentic leaders bring out the best in people? What leadership style best suit authentic leaders? A godly moral compass mak...

Season 1 theme =  Authentic Leader Preamble When passed over for a new role, there is a temptation to change course or jump the ship. Following the True North of Life Compass is disturbed by the timetable of Life Clock.   Questions: How do we lead with purpose and passion? How do leaders follow their ‘compass’ and not ‘clock’ in difficult situations? Do not follow the clock. Do not be moved by sit...

Season 1 theme =  Authentic Leader Preamble: When people are looking to see exemplar leadership, Christians are often exposed to mediocrity and a poor sense of judgement. Some Christian leaders show disappointing choices of actions in ministry and secular assignments. The flock that expects their shepherds to consult, understand, and direct them are demotivated with specific encounters.   Question...

Season 1 theme =  Authentic Leader Preamble: People who derail are not usually bad leaders. Through life roles and organisational roles, we are all leaders. However, authentic leaders that model Jesus Christ is scarce today. Most leaders today are not shamed to demonstrate self-promotion or self-preservation to all to see. The fear of failure even turns good leaders to the other side of the coin....

Biblical phronesis offers practical wisdom for Christian living. This bonus episode provides a snapshot of what to expect in the show. Host: Fidelis Emuze, a University Professor in Built Environment, is a Lead Like Jesus enthusiast. He is an Alumnus of the Redeemers International Leadership Academy (RILA) and an ordained minister in the Redeemed Christian Church of God. He currently serves at the...