THE REAL MAN'S BREAKFAST

CHAPTER 16 LEADERSHIP IS CHARACTER IN ACTION

HOW VALUES SHAPE EFFECTIVE LEADERS

Character plays a crucial role in effective leadership. Character refers to the internalized beliefs and moral habits that guide a leader's actions and decisions, influencing how they relate to others and navigate complex situations.

Key aspects of leadership include integrity, responsibility, forgiveness, and compassion just to mention a few. Leaders with strong character tend to outperform those without, making environments where a team/family is more productive, creative, and aligned with the set vision. If you align your personal values with action as a man your leadership will be impactful. Action makes your vision a possibility.

A man is a leader who sets or casts a vision for his family, guiding the family towards common goals. The wife supports this vision by using her strengths to help achieve these goals, creating a harmonious partnership where both roles complement each other. You are the CEO of your family, your sweetheart ensures fulfillment of the vision.

Shared purpose: a shared family vision is crucial for unity and direction. Both partners should align their individual visions to create a cohesive family mission. This alignment helps in decision-making and enables peace within the family.

Spiritual guidance: men are encouraged to lead spiritually by setting financial plans, spiritual goals, and other initiatives with their wives' inputs/contributions. This godly leadership role is complemented by the wife's support in fulfilling these visions. Eve as a helper reveals mutual respect and cooperation in achieving family objectives.

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A real man is characterised by having muscles in 5 spheres of life, that is spiritually, emotionally,physically, socially and financially
Dr. Mduduzi Walter Mkhonta